Jazz Technique
What is the term for a small or half bending of the knees where the heels remain on the floor?
What is a Demi Plié?
What is the term for a jump from one foot to the other, where elevation is achieved through a strong push from the supporting leg?
What is a Jeté?
What is the term for a jump from one foot to the other, where elevation is achieved through a strong push from the supporting leg?
What is a Jeté?
What is the term for a smooth press of the foot to a point on the floor, usually executed with control and precision?
What is a Tendu?
What is the term for a series of rapid turns performed in first position, often forming a chain-like movement?
What is a Chainé?
What is the term for a movement where one foot is brushed against the supporting leg's knee, creating a position where the foot is near or touching the knee?
What is a Passé?
What is the term for the movement of one part of the body in isolation from the rest?
What is the term for a step where the body appears to be "chasing" its own movement, often involving a sideways glide with the feet together?
What is a Chassé?
What is the term for a smooth, continuous rise to half toe, often used to transition between movements?
What is Élevé?
What is the term for a spinning movement where the dancer rotates on one foot while the other leg is extended and usually in a bent position?
What is a Pirouette?
What is the term for a movement where weight is transferred from one foot to another on the ball of the foot?
What is a ball Change?
What is the term for a movement that involves an exchange of weight from one foot to another, often with a smooth transition and the hip leading the movement?
What is a Jazz Walk?
What is the term for a movement performed on the balls of the feet, quickly changing the direction of the body?
What is a pivot?
What is the term for a large jump from one foot to the other, often performed as a split leap?
What is a Grand Jeté?
What term is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles.
What is Jazz Dance?
What is the term for a vertical jump performed in the passé position, often with a swift and controlled movement?
What is a Sauté?
What is the term for a movement performed in the shape of a cross, involving steps or positions executed to the front, side, back, and side again?
What is the term for a step resembling a braiding motion, often involving quick and intricate footwork?
What is a Pas De Bourreé?
What is the term for a deep bending of the knees where the heels come off the floor, except in second position?
What is a Grand Plié?
What is the term for a turning movement where the body rotates horizontally while maintaining contact with the floor, often performed in a low, crouched position?
What is a Barrel Turn?
What is the term for a movement consisting of four walking steps performed in a square, including forward, cross, backward, and side steps?
What is a Box Step or a Jazz square?
What is the term for a vertical jump performed in the passé position, often with a swift and controlled movement?
What is a Sauté?
What is the term for the movement where the leg makes a sweeping arch through space, crossing in front of the body before touching the ground?
What is a Fan Kick?
What is the term for a straight-legged kick where the toe brushes off the floor?
What is a Battement?
What is the term for a turning movement where the dancer executes multiple rotations in the air before landing on the same foot?
What is a Fouette Turn?