Ballet Terminology: Key Movements and Positions for Dancers
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20 Terms
Grand plié
large or full bend of the knees
Demi rond de jambe par terre
quarter circle of the leg on the floor
En dehors
outward
En dedans
inward
Détourné
pivot turn in 5th position on demi pointe
Arabesque
leg extended behind you
Petit battement
movement comes from knees/ small beats on the ankle
Cambré
bend of the body in any direction
Attitude
position on one leg with the other lifted and bent
Fondu
bending supporting leg with other in any position
Retiré
position where toe is pointed on supporting leg
Passé
to pass
Temps levé sauté
jump begins and ends in same position
Pas de bourrée
3 step movement that can be done front, side, back
Tombé
to fall; transitional step
Balancé
3 step rocking movement
Chassé par terre
transfer of weight; slide whole foot on floor
Temps lié par terre
connecting movement done on floor; starts with tondu
Battement tendu jeté (dégagé)
stretch foot off floor (about 2 inches)
Piqué
to step up onto demi pointe on straight leg