Final Exam Review

Front

What does the term "Plie" refer to in ballet terminology?

Back

Bending of the knees

Front

What is the meaning of "Tendu" in ballet?

Back

Stretching the toe ON the floor with a straight leg

Front

Which term describes a brushing of the toe OFF the floor with a straight leg?

Back

Degage

Front

What does "Releve" mean in ballet?

Back

Rising of the heels

Front

Which ballet term refers to a circular motion of the leg?

Back

Rond de Jambe

Front

What is a "Pirouette" in ballet?

Back

A stationary turn on one foot with the other in passé

Front

What does "Chaine" refer to in ballet?

Back

A chain of turns stepping from foot to foot

Front

What is the definition of "Chasse" in ballet?

Back

A traveling movement defined as “step, together, step”

Front

What does "Grand Jete" mean in ballet?

Back

Jumping from one foot and landing on the opposite

Front

What is the 1st ballet position? Options: Heels Apart, Toes Apart; Heel touching arch; Heels Together, toes apart; Heel in line with the arch, forward

Back

Heels Together, toes apart