Grade 5 Flashcards
1
Q
adage
A
controlled movements
2
Q
arabesque
A
a position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg fully extended
3
Q
attitude
A
a position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg at an angle
4
Q
ballonnes
A
an elevated movement in which the working foot is thrown in any direction and brought back to the ankle or under the knee (soft bounce movement)
5
Q
echappe
A
escapement of the feet into an open position
6
Q
en lair
A
in the air
7
Q
epaulement
A
with use of shoulders/turn of shoulders
8
Q
ferme
A
closed
9
Q
fouette
A
whipping movement
10
Q
ordinaire
A
ordinary
