CLASSICAL BALLET - TECHNIQUE

What is the purpose of the plié?

• To stretch the upper part of the body.

• Gives a springy quality to jumps and a lightness to all dance movements.

• Make sure the knees open in a direct line over the toes until the proper depth is reached.

What is the purpose of the battement tendu?

• It helps to build muscle in the foot and upper legs.

• The whole foot slides out from the closed position until the heel has to be raised in order not to shift the weight off the supporting leg.

• Strengthens the foot by alternating tension and relaxation as it is moved along the floor.

What is the purpose of battement dégagé?

• Disengaged from the floor.

• Develop speed In pointing the feet.

• To develop the speed in passé.

What is the purpose of Rond de jambe á Terre.

• The muscles and ligament of the hip are loosened to allow the leg to move freely in a circular motion without disturbing the immobility of the torso.

• Strengthen the led and hips.

• It help to develop speed in pointing the feet. It helps the arches and ankles to become supple and prepares them for the quick movements in jumps.

• Its correct execution gives a springy quality to jumps and a lightness to all dance movements.

Pliés are done in all positions of the feet.

• True

• False

During the demi-plie the heels never leave the floor.

• True

• False

Battement refers to almost every leg movement at the barre.

• True

• False.

There are over twenty types of battement.

• True

• False

There are 26 Bones in each foot.

• True

• False

There are at least a dozen rotary exercises bearing the general term Rond de jambe.

• True

• False