Ballet and Jazz Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
Plìe
A
Bending of the knees
2
Q
Tendu
A
Pointing of the toes
3
Q
Dégagé
A
To disengage - foot leaves the floor
4
Q
Coupè
A
Pointing of toes at the ankle
5
Q
Passè
A
Pointing of the toes at the knee
6
Q
Cambrè
A
Stretching of the upper body
7
Q
Jètè
A
To throw or to leap
8
Q
Relèvè
A
To rise to the toes
9
Q
Changèmènt
A
Changing of the feet in mid air
10
Q
Chaìne
A
Turn on two feet - travels
11
Q
Pirouette
A
Turn on one foot - stationary
12
Q
Battement
A
To kick
13
Q
Chassè
A
To chase - one foot chases the other
14
Q
Pas de poureè
A
Three steps - back side front
15
Q
Glissadè
A
Small leap
16
Q
1st position
A
Both feet turned out
17
Q
2nd position
A
Both feet apart
18
Q
3rd position
A
One foot at arch of other foot
19
Q
4th position
A
One foot out in front and heel in line with toe
20
Q
5th position
A
Heel of one foot at toe of other
