What is a cross-over turn in which the legs appear to unwind
Soutene u
100
What is bending the knee slightly, used as a preparation for almost every step
plie'
100
What is a movement which lifts the toe to touch the side of the knee
Passe'
100
What is sharp, aggressive movement.
Percussive
100
What is the separation of body part; making one part move independently of another.
isolation
200
What is an unfolding action of the leg from 5th position to the desired height.
Develope'
200
What is raising onto point or demi-point
Releve'
200
What is in the shape of the cross ( forward, side, back, side)
En Croix
200
What is movement where energy is released equally in smooth pattern.
Sustain
200
What is body posture in which the various segments of the body are placed or held efficiently close to the center line of gravity
Alignment
300
What is a turn performed in place, with the supporting leg in releve’ and the other in passe’.
Pirouette
300
What is bending the torso in any direction from the waist
Cambre'
300
What is a pose in which the dancer balances on one leg while bending the other from 45 – 90 degrees. Can be done with the leg behind or in front of the body.
Attitude
300
What is a sinking movement involving the controlled release of tension of the entire body parts.
Collapse
300
What is lengthening of the body parts.
Extention
400
What is a jump in which successive passe’ are performed. First lifting the leg leading into the direction of the step then bending the following leg as it passes (step of the cat)
Pas de chat
400
What is exercise to force the instep well outward, the working foot slides from a closed position outward to 4th or 2nd without lifting the toe from the ground, both knees must be kept straight.
Tendu
400
What is pose in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other fully extended behind.
arabeque
400
What is a movement quality of a pendulum nature involving an easy, natural movement of the body or of its parts at the axis of the part.
swinging
400
What is a sequential movement of the body starting at the knees and moving through hips, abdomen, chest, and head.
body wave
500
What is a slicing or cutting action in which the weight transfers abruptly from one foot to the other through 5th position
Coupe'
500
What is the working foot slides outward on the floor and rises about 4 inches from the floor with a well-pointed toe and then slides back into a closed position.
Degage
500
What is leaning down towards the floor
Penche'
500
What is a quality of movement that creates the impression of defying gravity; floating, effortless movement
suspended
500
What is a movement through space involving a change of location or a progressive relocation of the body.