WorksheetsBallet Terms Bellringer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
en bas
a)
high
b)
low
c)
center
2.
Tendu
a)
to raise
b)
to jump
c)
to stretch
3.
Position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other extended behind. The arms may be in various positions but are always arranged to form a harmonious line.
a)
Arabesque
b)
Attiude
c)
Pirouette
4.
a 'thrown' step
a)
Releve
b)
Saute
c)
Jete
5.
Tourné
a)
to bend
b)
to glide
c)
to turn
6.
The ensemble of dancers that support the soloists
a)
corps de ballet
b)
fouette
c)
entrechrat
7.
Position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other extended to the back or front, with the knee raised to 90 degrees and the corresponding arm lifted.
a)
Arabesque
b)
Attitude
c)
Pirouette
8.
to bend
a)
Plie
b)
Tendu
c)
Glissade
9.
Releve
a)
to dart
b)
to turn
c)
to raise
10.
The basic principle of classic ballet technique
a)
Variation
b)
Turn out
c)
Pointe
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