French Terminology
"Disengage"
What is degage
In this holiday ballet, Clara receives a magical toy from Drosselmeyer.
What is Nutcracker
The wood railing fastened to the dance studio wall, which is used for stretching and various ballet warm-ups
What is barre
Natalie Portman won an Oscar for playing Nina in this psychological ballet thriller
What is Black Swan
This groundbreaking dancer became the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre.
Who is Misty Copeland
"Chain" or "Link"
What is chaine
This classic Tchaikovsky ballet tells the story of Princess Aurora, who falls into a deep sleep after being cursed by Carabosse.
What is Sleeping Beauty
The hair item dancers somehow lose constantly despite owning 40 of them.
What are bobby pins
In this animated film, an orphan named Félicie dreams of becoming a ballerina in Paris and trains at the Paris Opera Ballet School.
What is Leap
This New York City Ballet principal is known for incredible speed, musicality, and appearances on Broadway and TV.
Who is Tiler Peck
"Stretch" or "Pull"
What is tendu
This ballet features Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan.
What is Swan Lake
Dancers commonly use this adhesive material to protect their toes and prevent blisters while dancing en pointe.
What is toe tape
In this 2000 dance film, a young boy named Billy secretly pursues ballet instead of boxing.
What is Billy Elliot
This internationally acclaimed Russian ballerina is famous for her explosive jumps and has performed with both the Bolshoi Ballet and The Royal Ballet.
Who is Natalia Osipova
"To throw" or "Thrown"
What is jete
This ballet by Prokofiev features the Montagues and Capulets.
What is Romeo and Juliet
Ballet dancers apply this sticky substance to the bottoms of their shoes to improve traction on the studio or stage floor.
What is rosin
This 2000 dance film follows students training at the fictional American Ballet Academy in New York City.
What is Center Stage
This influential choreographer co-founded New York City Ballet and inspired a fast, athletic ballet technique that is now known by his name.
Who is George Balanchine
"On the neck of the foot"
What is cou de pied or coupe
This romantic ballet tells the story of a peasant girl who dies of heartbreak and becomes a spirit called a Wilis.
What is Giselle
This type of vinyl dance flooring is commonly used in ballet studios and theaters because it provides controlled traction and helps reduce injuries.
What is marley
Tiler Peck choreographed ballet sequences for this Keanu Reeves action movie.
What is John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
This Russian ballet teacher developed a highly influential training method and now has a famous Russian ballet school in their name.
Who is Agrippina Vaganova