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What does ‘PLIE’ mean?

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To bend

Commonly used in ballet to describe a bending of the knees.

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What is the meaning of ‘DEMI’?

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Half

Often used in dance terminology to indicate a smaller or half version of a movement.

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Define ‘TENDU’.

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To stretch

A fundamental movement in ballet where the foot stretches out along the floor.

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What does ‘BATTEMENT’ refer to?

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Beat

A term used in ballet to describe a movement where the leg beats against the other.

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What is the translation of ‘GRAND’?

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Big

Used to describe larger movements or positions in dance.

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What does ‘PETIT’ mean?

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Little

Indicates smaller movements or positions in ballet.

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What is the meaning of ‘RETIRE’?

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To draw up

This term describes the action of drawing the foot up to the knee.

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Define ‘ECHAPPE’.

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To escape

A movement in which the dancer escapes from a closed position to an open position.

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What does ‘DEVANT’ mean?

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At the front

Indicates a position or movement that is directed forward.

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What is the meaning of ‘DERRIERE’?

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At the back

Refers to a position or movement that is directed backward.

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Define ‘EN AVANT’.

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Forwards

A term indicating movement toward the front.

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What does ‘EN ARRIERE’ refer to?

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Backwards

Indicates a movement that is directed to the back.

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What is the translation of ‘EN FACE’?

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To the front

Used to describe facing forward in a position.

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Define ‘ADAGE’.

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Movements performed slowly

Refers to a series of slow, fluid movements in ballet.

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What does ‘PORT DE BRAS’ mean?

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Carriage of the arms

Describes the way arms are positioned and moved in dance.

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What is the meaning of ‘DEGAGE’?

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To disengage

A ballet movement where the foot is lifted off the floor.

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Define ‘CHASSE’.

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To slide

A movement in which the dancer slides from one position to another.

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What does ‘ALLEGRO’ refer to?

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Fast jumping movements

Indicates lively, quick steps in ballet.

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What is the meaning of ‘SAUTE’?

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Spring

A term for a jump in ballet.

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Define ‘POSE’.

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Step

Refers to a specific position or step in dance.

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What does ‘TEMPS LEVE’ mean?

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Hop

A movement that involves lifting off the ground briefly.

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What is the meaning of ‘CHANGEMENT’?

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Changing

Refers to a change of the feet in the air.

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What does ‘SOUTENU’ mean?

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Sustained or drawn out

Indicates a movement that is held or maintained.

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Define 'FONDU'.
To melt ## Footnote A term describing a smooth lowering of the body.
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What does 'RELEVE' refer to?
To snatch ## Footnote Indicates a movement where the dancer rises onto the balls of the feet.
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What is the meaning of 'A TERRE'?
On the ground ## Footnote Refers to movements performed while in contact with the floor.
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Define 'EN LAIR'.
In the air ## Footnote Indicates movements performed off the ground.
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What does 'ROND DE JAMBE' mean?
Circle of the leg ## Footnote A circular movement of the leg in the air or on the ground.
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What is the meaning of 'EN DEHORS'?
Outwards ## Footnote Refers to a movement that goes away from the center of the body.
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Define 'EN DEDANS'.
Inwards ## Footnote Indicates a movement that goes toward the center of the body.
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What does 'DE COTE' mean?
To the side ## Footnote Refers to lateral movements or positions.
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What is the meaning of 'CROISE'?
Crossed ## Footnote Indicates a position where the limbs cross each other.
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Define 'OUVERTE'.
Open ## Footnote Refers to a position where the limbs are extended outward.
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What does 'DETOURNE' mean?
To turn ## Footnote A movement that involves turning the body or limbs.
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What is the meaning of 'PASSE'?
To pass ## Footnote Refers to a movement where one leg passes the other.
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Define 'ASSEMBLE'.
Brought together ## Footnote A movement where the dancer brings feet together in the air.
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What does 'GLISSADE' mean?
To glide ## Footnote A smooth sliding movement across the floor.
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What is the meaning of 'JETE'?
A thrown step ## Footnote Refers to a movement where the leg is thrown into the air.
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Define 'SOUBRESAUT'.
A sudden jump ## Footnote A quick and sharp jump in ballet.
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What does 'PAS DE CHAT' mean?
Step of the cat ## Footnote A leap that mimics the movement of a cat.
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What is the meaning of 'ENCHAINMENT'?
A linking together of steps ## Footnote Refers to a sequence of movements performed in succession.
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Define 'DEVELOPPE'.
To unfold ## Footnote A movement where the leg unfolds from a position.
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What does 'FRAPPE' mean?
To strike ## Footnote A movement where the foot strikes the floor.
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What is the meaning of 'COUPE'?
Cut ## Footnote A movement that involves cutting the leg through the air.
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Define 'SISSONE'.
Like scissors ## Footnote A jump that resembles the action of scissors.
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What does 'SUR LE COU DE PIED' mean?
At the neck of the foot ## Footnote Refers to a position where the foot is placed at the ankle.
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What is the meaning of 'ECARTE'?
Thrown wide apart ## Footnote Indicates a position where limbs are extended outwards.
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Define 'TEMPS LIE'.
Time linked ## Footnote Refers to movements that are connected rhythmically.
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What does 'EPAULEMENT' mean?
Use of the shoulders ## Footnote Describes the position and movement of the shoulders in dance.
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What is the meaning of 'DEMI CONTRETEMPS'?
Half against time ## Footnote A term used to describe a specific rhythmic movement.
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Fill in the blank: 'HOP CHASSE PASSE TO _______'.
4th position
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What does 'BALLONE' mean?
Ball-like bounce ## Footnote A term describing a light, buoyant movement.
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What is the meaning of 'A DEUX BRAS'?
With two arms ## Footnote Indicates a movement that utilizes both arms.
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Define 'FOUETTE'.
To whip ## Footnote A movement that involves a quick turn of the leg.
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What does 'EN CLOCHE' mean?
Like a bell ## Footnote Describes a movement that resembles the swinging of a bell.
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What is the meaning of 'CROTCHET' in music?
1 beat ## Footnote A basic note value in music notation.
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What does 'MINIM' refer to in music?
2 beats ## Footnote Represents a longer note value in musical notation.
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What is the meaning of 'SEMI BREVE'?
4 beats ## Footnote The longest note value in standard musical notation.
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Define 'QUAVERS'.
1/2 beat ## Footnote Denotes a shorter note value in music.

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