Ballet Terms Quiz (Week 2)

What does the term "Tendu" mean in ballet?

• To stretch the foot along the floor while the leg remains straight.

• A complete turn of the body on one foot.

• A sliding step where one foot literally chases the other out of its position.

• A circular movement of the leg.

Which ballet term describes a movement where the foot brushes off the floor, extending the leg and fully arching the instep?

• Pirouette

• Dégagé

• Attitude

• Chassé

What does "En croix" indicate in ballet?

• A pose where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee.

• A term indicating that an exercise is to be performed in a pattern of a cross.

• A series of rapid, linked turns performed on the toes or balls of the feet.

• A ballet movement where one foot is drawn up to touch the opposite knee.

In ballet, what is a "Passé"?

• A complete turn of the body on one foot.

• A position where one leg is extended straight behind you.

• A ballet movement where one foot is drawn up to touch the opposite knee.

• A sliding step where one foot literally chases the other out of its position.

Which term refers to a complete turn of the body on one foot in ballet?

• Pirouette

• Rond de Jambe

• Arabesque

• Chaînés

What is an "Arabesque" in ballet?

• A pose where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee.

• A position where one leg is extended straight behind you.

• A circular movement of the leg.

• A sliding step where one foot literally chases the other out of its position.

In ballet, what does the term "Attitude" describe?

• A pose where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee.

• A complete turn of the body on one foot.

• A series of rapid, linked turns performed on the toes or balls of the feet.

• A circular movement of the leg.

What is the meaning of "Rond de Jambe" in ballet?

• A sliding step where one foot literally chases the other out of its position.

• A circular movement of the leg.

• A ballet movement where one foot is drawn up to touch the opposite knee.

• A position where one leg is extended straight behind you.

Which ballet term refers to a series of rapid, linked turns performed on the toes or balls of the feet?

• Chaînés

• En croix

• Attitude

• Pirouette

Which term describes a ballet movement where the foot brushes off the floor?

• Tendu

• Dégagé

• Passé

• Pirouette