A series of quick turns in a straight line

chanie

like a tendu, but foot lifts slightly off the floor in a quick sharp motion

Degage

Means half, a half plie is a small bend of the knees

Demi

means shape of a cross, movements are done in the front, side, back, and side again

En croix

Means big, a big pile is a deep knee bend

Grande

Means large beating, it refers to a high straight leg kick

Grande-Battement

Legs and feet face forward, toes pointed straight ahead

Parallel

One leg is bent so the toe touches the knee of the standing leg

Passe

A bend of the knees with a upright spine

Plie

to rise onto the balls of your feet from a plie

Releve

means circle of the leg, leg makes a circular motion along the floor

Rond De Jambe

Means to jump, a jump that starts and lands in the same position

Saute

Heels together, toes turned out like a V shape

1st position

Toes turned out wider than the hips

Second position

To stretch one leg and foot out along the floor until fully extended and pointed

Tendu

Outward rotation of the legs from the hips

Turned out