Anatomy 101
Ballet Terminology
Turns, Turns, Turns
Leaps & Jumps
Tech-pourri
100
This is where turnout originates.
What are THE HIPS?
100
To bend.
What is PLIE?
100
A chain of turns.
What are CHAINES?
100
A leap in second position is commonly known as this.
What is a RUSSIAN?
100
This is the term for when your hips (or shoulders) are facing straight-ahead.
What is SQUARE?
200
These muscles keep your core stable and "centered".
What are THE ABDOMINALS?
200
To rise up.
What is RELEVE?
200
Straight supporting leg, high passe, round arms, spot, and think up!
What are the FIVE ELEMENTS OF A PERFECT PIROUETTE?
200
A turning leap in which the takeoff leg is fouetted and then scissors the other leg before landing.
What is a TOUR JETE?
200
Contrary to walking around on the street, this is the three-part order in which your foot should make contact with the ground when dance-walking.
What is TOE, BALL, HEEL?
300
This is the largest individual bone in the body.
What is THE FEMUR?
300
To chase.
What is CHASSE?
300
Name for a tool used in geometry, this turn is executed by turning on one foot, while the other traces a circle.
What is a COMPASS TURN?
300
A big step of the cat.
What is a GRANDE PAS DE CHAT?
300
In this position, your heel should never leave the floor (even in a grande plie).
What is SECOND POSITION?
400
This part of your body is responsible for executing an arabesque.
What is THE BACK (or LATS)?
400
To jump or leap.
What is JETE?
400
Famously performed 32 times in a row, this turn is done on one leg while the other "whips" around.
What are FOUETTE TURNS?
400
A turning leap where the back leg is in attitude.
What is a CALYPSO?
400
A string of moves put together to form a short dance is called this.
What is a COMBINATION?
500
These are the two major muscle groups located on the front and back of your thigh.
What are the QUADRICEPS and the HAMSTRINGS?
500
To hop.
What is SAUTE?
500
A clockwise turn on the right leg (or a counter-clockwise turn on the left) is called this.
What is EN DEDANS (or INSIDE)?
500
A turn finishing in a Russian leap.
What is a DISK?
500
This person designs dances for the stage.
Who is a CHOREOGRAPHER?
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