Movement performed to slow tempo.

Objective is to develop ballet line.

Gain control of body on both legs.

Position of the body, supported on one leg (straight or demi-plié) with other leg extended behind at right angles.

Shoulders are square to the direction of line and the arms are held in position.

A position of the body where a dancer is on both legs.

A position on one leg with the other lifted in back, the knee bent at an angle of ninety degrees and well turned out so that the knee is higher than the foot.

Shifting weight from one foot to the other.

May be done crossing the foot either front or back.

Beating. A beating action of the extended or bent leg.

There are two types grands and petits.

The head follows the movement of the body.

The body is bent from the waist, backwards or sideways.

A series of rapid turns on the pointes or demi-pointes done in a straight line or circle.

Springing steps in the third or fifth position.

The dancer changes the feet in the air and land in the fifth position with the opposite foot in the front.

A brush and pull technique of the foot.

A step in which one foot literally chases the other out of its position.

Define sur le cou-de-pied.

The foot wraps around the ankle with toes pointed.

The position of one foot placed on the ankle of the other foot so that the heel protrudes in front of the supporting leg and the toes are wrapped to the back.The knee of the raised leg is bent and turned outward toward the second position.

A small intermediary step done as a preparation or impetus for some other step.

Working foot is closed at back.

Working foot is closed in front.

A backward turn in the direction of the back foot and reverses the position of the feet.

A movement in which the working leg is drawn up and slowly extended to an open position en l'air and held there with perfect control.

The hips do not have to be kept level in this movement.

To be executed to the fourth position front, to the second position and to the fourth position back, or vice versa.

Open from closed to open position.

Heels leaving ground with straight legs.

Jumping forward traveling en avant, legs changing in the air.

There is no bending in the movement.

Rebound movement of the foot with a strong leg.

The ball of the foot hits the ground in a push from heel-ankle.

A jump from one leg to the other in which the working leg is brushed into the air.

Define pas de basque.

A push technique of the foot in the step.

A ballet step involving a transfer of weight from one foot to the other while performing a half-turn.

Define pas de bourrée.

Step under, side and over to close. Linking 3-step.

Rebound of the foot against the floor.

Development of balance, chewy knees, and strong core.

A squat - going out the back door.

Can be clockwise or counterclockwise.

The heel chugs forward to turn the dancer.

Jumped or jumping. Ends in the same position with toes pointed and legs strong.

Jumping into a different position.

Sudden spring. Landing in the same position upward and forward in the fifth position.

Brushing movement of the foot through toe.

Falling down. Body falls forward or backward on working leg.

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