Level 2 Flashcards
Benefits of an adage
Develop a sustaining power Sense of line Balance Poise which enhances majesty and grace Control Change of weight
Center adage
A series of exercises before or after the center practice, consisting of a succesion of slow graceful controlled and sustained movements while may be simple or complex performed with fluidity and apparent ease
Principal steps of an adage
Plié Develope Grand ronde de jambe Ronde de jambe en lair Coupe Fouetté Arabesque Attitude
Difference between arabesque and attitude
Arabesque raised leg is stretched and arms are stretched with palms down, longest line a body can make
Attitude pos of the body raised leg is curved and arms are rounded, palms are facing body.
Epaulment and how to use it
Shouldering. Movement comes from waist up, of the torso. Bring one shoulder forward and other back with head turned or inclined over forward shoulder. Artistic touch to movement.
Epaulment vs. epaule
Epaulment is artistic touch, shouldering
Epaule is a body position shouldered
Allegro
Bright lively brisk movements, elevation, small jumps, linking steps or pirouettes
Common faults of a ballet student
Poor body alignment Weight back on heels Legs not turned out Foot turned in from ankle, sickling Rolling in or out, pronate in, supinate out Not articulating through foot Moving arms from elbows Arms too high Dropped elbow Improper shape of hands Arms too stiff or loose Bent knees Poor musicality Lock of plié Non stretched feet
Alonge Croise Dessous Dessus De suite Ecarte Efface Epaule Fondu Soutenu
Extended, outstretched Crossed Under Over Continuously Separated Shaded Shouldered Melt Sustained
Pirouette study
Progression to turn
1/4, 1/2 full from 3,4,5 position
