"Big" Full bending of the knees

Half-bending of the knees

Abdominal area (area from which all movement originates and the place from which the dancer works; if it is maintained, the dancers will be in control of efficient bodily motion with the absence of unnecessary or wasted movements)

To rise (lifting of the heels)

Stretching of the foot (lift heel and instep as high as possible without lifting toe from floor)

Rotation of the hip sockets (feet, knees, and hips are turned so they are facing on a diagonal line)

Off the floor; released (this movement is like a tendu, but it comes a couple of inches off the floor)

Energy going in opposite directions (opposing forces)

To cut; at the ankle

Front;side;back;side (shape of a cross)

Graceful carriage of the arms

On the ground

In the air

Circling of the leg

Moving one body part at a time(taking a part of the body and placing it out of its normal position)

Correct anatomical placement of the body (The chin is parallel to the floor, the shoulders are wide and relaxed, the neck is long and stretching upward, the chest is vertically aligned with the hips, body weight is distributed evenly between the feet, and kept slightly forward.

Natural standing position (lines of the body not meeting or intersecting)

The balls of the feet are turned out completely. The heels touch each other and the feet face outward, trying to form a straight line.

The balls of both feet are turned out completely, with the heels separated by the length of one foot. Similar to first position, but the feet are spread apart.

One foot is in front of the other with the front foot touching the middle of the back foot.

The feet are placed the same as third position, but one step apart.

With both feet touching, the toes of each foot reach the heel of the other.

to pass; at the knee

Bent leg (can be front, side, or to the back)

Big Kick

Off the floor; released (this movement is like a tendu, but it comes a couple of inches off the floor)

Big unfolding of the leg

Folding the leg; to fold

A long, graceful pose made by balancing on the supporting leg while extending the free leg behind. Back leg should be at 90 degrees or higher.

to jump

to chase

To whirl or spin

Chained or linked (describes a series of turns done in ballet or jazz)

Inward (circling into the body)

Outward ( circling outside/away from the body)

Big Leap

A step which takes its name from an 18th century dance. A commonly used version in jazz dance has three parts: stepping behind, side and forward in either direction. The basic purpose is for transitioning from one move to another. You can also take these same three steps and turn your body around as in the turn.

In French means "thrown". In dance it is a leap in which one leg is brushed into the air and appears to have been thrown.

In French means " leaning or bending over". In dance it is when the body leans forward: the rear leg in arabesque and the body leaning forward, which takes the leg high in the air.

In dance it is when the working foot brushes into the air, the other foot pushes off the floor, sweeps up and they meet or "assemble" in the air and land together.

a bend from the waist to the side or the back

chained or linked (describes a series of turns done in jazz and ballet)

What does the word "ballet" mean?

What did ballet integrate to create a dramatic storyline?

In what country did ballet begin ?

Who founded the Académie Royale de Musique from which the Paris Ballet Opera developped?

Who was responsible for formalizing ballet in France?

What happens in the 19th century with female ballet dancers?

Describe the style of Contemporary ballet

Describe the style of Neoclassical ballet

What is the purpose in the design of a tutu?

What century are boxed toed ballet shoes invented?