Dance Terminology

A jump or to jump; jumping and landing on the same foot; toes should be pointed in the air.

Slow and controlled

bent, bending. A bending movement of the knees

A complete turn of the body on 1 foot from a 4th position plie, working leg is in passe

To chase

One foot "cuts" the other in order to replace it

To leap

A lengthening of the body or any of its parts

The underlying pulse which measures time

Body placement, body movement, space, time and energy