Random Ballet Terms
A theatrical art form using dance, music, and scenery to convey a story
Ballet
These basic ballet movements were created by Pierre Beauchamps in 1670
5 ballet positions
Position where heels are touching and arms are curved in front of the body as if holding a beach ball
First Position
"Small Bend"
Demi Plie
"To Chase," a slide or gallop done by pushing the leading foot along the floor in a plie and springing up into the air where both legs meet stretched
Chasse
The wood railing fastened to the dance studio wall, which is used for stretching and various ballet warm-ups
Barre
What Valentine's Day candy was first created?
CandyHearts
The position where your feet are heel-toe and both arms are raised above your head slightly curved
Fifth Position
"Disengaged"
Degage
What major invention was patented on Valentine's Day? Telephone, Microwave, Lightbulb, or Dry Shampoo?
Telephone
This term literally means to rise or rise to the toes. A movement in which the heels are lifted off the ground and only the toes or balls of the feet are touching the floor.
Releve
Louis XIV created the first of its kind and put it in France in 1661
The first ballet school
Position where legs are apart, feet are turned out, and arms are out to the side with a slight curve
Second Position
"To throw" or "Thrown"
Jete/Leap
A "pricked" traveling turn which starts with the working leg in a demi plie and springing up to a turned-out passe position while the supporting leg is straightened
Pique
The carriage of arms or passage of arms from one position to another
Port de Bras
About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year? 20 Million, 30 Million, 40 Million, OR 50 Million?
50 Million
Position where both feet are turned out in front of each other, with a space in between and one arm is above the head slightly curved with the other arm in front of the body slightly curved
Fourth Position
"Stretched or Pointed"
Tendu
A series of many tiny steps done in releve or on point that make the dancer seem to glide across the stage
Bourees
A tight fifth position in releve. The literal definition is under-over
Sous-sus
This was written for Queen Catherine de Medici in 1581
first ballet
Position where both feet are turned out and the heel of the front foot is at the arch of the back foot, and one arm is above the head while the other arm is out to the side
Third Position
Besides Valentine's Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
Mothers DAY
Who is the symbol of Valentines?
Cupid