Positions
How many basic feet positions are there?
Five
What does “plié” mean?
What is a jump from two feet landing on two feet called?
Sauté
Ballet started in which country?
Italy
What do dancers wear on their feet for pointe work?
Pointe shoes
Position where heels are touching and feet are turned out
First
What does “relevé” mean?
To rise
What step involves brushing the foot off the floor?
Tendu
Ballet became popular in which country’s royal court?
France
What is the area behind the stage called?
Backstage
Which position has one foot in front of the other, heel touching toe?
Third
What does “tendu” mean?
To stretch
What is a turn on one foot called?
Pirouette
What is a female ballet dancer called?
Ballerina
What do we call telling a story through dance?
Ballet
Which position is the hardest and fully crossed?
Fifth
What does “jeté” mean?
To Throw
What traveling step links movements together smoothly?
Pas de bourrée
What famous holiday ballet features a Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker
What is it called when dancers practice before performing?
Rehearsal
In second position, how far apart are the feet?
About shoulder width
What does “port de bras” refer to?
Movement of the arms
What big leap where one leg extends straight forward and one back?
Gande Jete
What style of ballet uses pointe shoes?
Classical
How a dancer expresses emotion and connects with the audience
Stage Presence