Positions
First Position
heels together, toes pointed out toward either side, turned out (demonstration required)
arms in front, circle shape
Turn on one leg, other leg bent, foot to knee
Pirouette
Grand Jete
Big leap, one leg strongly thrown forward
Series of short fast turns in a straight line
Chaine
Releve
Rising up on balls of feet (demonstrate)
Second Position
similar to first position but heels do not touch and instead are hip width apart (demonstration provided)
arms out beside out (demonstrate)
"Pricked Turn"- travelling turn, foot comes up with toe behind knee while travelling/turning
Pique Turn
"Cats Step"
Pas de Chat
Changements
Springing steps in 5th position, switching feet positions in the air
Develope
one leg raised to knee of supporting leg, then unfolded. (demonstrate)
Third Position
Position that is rarely used
one arm up in semi circle shape above head, other arm straight out beside you
(demonstrate)
Fan Kick
(demonstrate)- extended leg, circular sweep
A jump from 2 feet to 1
Sissone
Three weight transfers- used to travel
Pas de Bourree
how high or low your body gets
Levels
Fourth Position
Toes of the back foot lined up with heels of the front foot (demonstration required)
one arm above head in semi circle position, other arm in front of belly button elegantly
Alternating movement of the leg that is kicking, can be to side, front, or back. leg and foot are swept across the floor from one position to another.
Battement/Battement Tendu
Means "Jump"- combine with other moves to signify they should be done with a jump
Saute
Movements used to connect two different pieces
Transitions
Pas de Deux
A dance for 2 people
Fifth position
Looks like fourth with no gap- toes of each foot directly in front of heel of the other foot (demonstration required)
arms pointing above head
Arabesque
one leg extended behind at right angle (demonstrate)
Floor Pathway
Direction Taken across the floor
Series of movements linked together to make a pattern. A sequence is longer than a phrase.
Plie
bending of knees outward (demonstrate)