Terminology 1
Terminology 2
Stage Directions
Feet Positions
Terminology Demos
100
What does to bend mean?
Plie
100
To point or stretch the foot is called a?
Tendu
100
If the dancer is told to move to the back of the stage which area is she moving to?
Upstage
100
If your heels are together and your toes are turned out towards each corner with the arms rounded on the sides of your body what position are you in?
First Position
100
Demonstrate what a chasse looks like.
To chase. one foot literally chases the other.
200
A complete turn of the body on one leg with the other leg in passe is known as?
A pirouette
200
What does a chaine mean?
Chain or link
200
If the dancer is in the center of the stage and is told to move stage right which way would this be. Demonstrate this direction in the dance room
Stage Right
200
If your feet are in 5th position and your arms are rounded in front of your body at the lowest angle what position are you in?
5th en bas
200
Demonstrate a releve.
To rise on your toes.
300
What is a Dansuer?
A male dancer
300
What is a principal female dancer in a ballet company known as?
A Ballerina
300
Where is the apron?
At the very edge of the stage.
300
You right foot is turned out and the right heel is touching the left big toe of your left foot that's also turned out. What position of the feet is this?
5th position
300
Demonstrate what it means to spot.
The rapid movement or snap of the head gives the impression that the fave is always turned forward and prevents the dancer from becoming dizzy.
400
What is a long railing made of wood or metal pipes, either attached to the walls or supported by the floor is what?
The barre
400
One of the basic poses of ballet. The body is supported on one leg with the other leg extended behind at a right angle?
Arabesque
400
What does sickling look like? Demonstrate.
The dancer turns his or her foot in from the ankle, thereby breaking the straight line of the leg.
500
Balance is a?
Rocking Step
500
A theatrical work of entertainment in which a choreographer has expressed is ideas in a group and r solo dancing to a musical accompaniment with the appropriate costumes, scenery and lighting is known as.
Ballet
500
Demonstrate what a Sou-su looks like.
A releve in a tight 5th position performed in place, front, side or to the back