Ballet Vocabulary

What is the term for a ballet dancer's leap where they appear to be suspended in mid-air?

• Jeté

• Pirouette

• Plié

• Arabesque

Which ballet term describes a position where one leg is extended behind the body at a right angle?

• Plié

• Arabesque

• Jeté

• Pirouette

In ballet, what is the term for a complete turn of the body on one foot?

• Pirouette

• Jeté

• Plié

• Arabesque

What is the name of the ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended straight back?

• Arabesque

• Plié

• Jeté

• Pirouette

Which term refers to a ballet movement where the dancer bends their knees?

• Plié

• Pirouette

• Jeté

• Arabesque

What is the term for a ballet jump from one foot to the other?

• Jeté

• Pirouette

• Plié

• Arabesque

In ballet, what is the term for a series of quick, small steps?

• Pas de chat

• Pas de bourrée

• Pas de deux

• Pas de cheval

Which ballet term refers to a dance for two people?

• Pas de deux

• Pas de chat

• Pas de bourrée

• Pas de cheval

What is the term for a ballet movement where the dancer spins on one foot?

• Pirouette

• Jeté

• Plié

• Arabesque

Which term describes a ballet position where the dancer's foot is pointed and the leg is extended?

• Arabesque

• Plié

• Jeté

• Pirouette