Vocabulary
What does plié mean?
to bend
When dancers switch sides at the barre, they always turn ______________ the barre.
towards
What language is ballet taught in?
French
What does tendu mean?
to stretch
plié, tendu, dégagé.... etc
What is one exercise students can do across the floor?
chasse, glissade, etc
to disengage
True or false: we dance in a turned in position
false
What are the three elements of a jump?
1. plie before and after
2. straight legs in the air
3. point toes in the air
what does fondu mean?
to melt
How many positions are there in ballet?
5
What is petit allegro?
section of class with small, quick jumps
What does glissade mean?
to glide
What hand goes on the barre first?
left
What is adagio
the portion of the class where students move slow and controlled