Terms

Front

what is a plié

Back

To bend/bending

Front

relevé means to ...

Back

Raised

Front

How do you croisé?

Back

The crossing of the legs with the body placed at an oblique angle to the audience.

Front

what is it called when your In front/facing front?

Back

en face

Front

involves three steps, often described as "back, side, front,"

Back

Pas de bourreé

Front

when you degagé you are ...

Back

"disengaged" or "to disengage"

Front

Assemblé means to

Back

Assembled

Front

rond de jamb

Back

round the leg

Front

arabesque

Back

Position of the body: supported on one leg, which can be straight or demi -plie, with the other leg extended behind at a right angle

Front

tendu

Back

To stretch