Ballet Terms and Techniques Quiz

What is the definition of "plié" in ballet?

• To stretch the leg

• To bend the knees

• To jump

• To bow

What does "tendu" mean in ballet?

• To rise onto the toes

• To stretch the leg and foot along the floor

• To circle the leg

• To bend the knees

What is the definition of "dégagé" in ballet?

• To lift the foot slightly off the floor

• To bow at the end of class

• To jump with both feet

• To spin in place

What does "élévé" mean in ballet?

• To bend the knees

• To rise onto the balls of the feet from straight legs

• To stretch the arms

• To jump

What is the definition of "ron-de-jambe" in ballet?

• To jump with both feet

• To circle the leg on the floor or in the air

• To bow to the teacher

• To stretch the arms above the head

What does "développé" mean in ballet?

• To quickly close the feet

• To draw up the working leg and slowly extend it to an open position

• To jump and turn

• To bow at the end

What is the definition of "fondu" in ballet?

• To bend both the supporting and working leg together, then straighten them together

• To jump as high as possible

• To spin quickly

• To stretch the arms

What does "relevé" mean in ballet?

• To bend the knees

• To rise onto the balls of the feet from plié

• To bow to the audience

• To stretch the arms

What is the definition of "battement" in ballet?

• To bow at the end of class

• To beat or kick the leg

• To spin in place

• To stretch the arms

What does "reverence" mean in ballet?

• To jump with both feet

• To bow or curtsy at the end of class to show respect

• To stretch the leg

• To spin quickly