dance grade 3

Ronds de jambe

The working like creates a circle or round shape

En dehors

Outwardly the working foot moves away from the supporting leg

En dedans

Inward the working leg moves towards the supporting leg

Retire

The working foot draws up the to touch the supporting with the toe pointed then returns the the floor

Attitude

A dancing position on one leg with the raised leg curved

Chasse

A sliding moment where one foot chases over the other

En avant

Travelling forwards

En arriere

Travelling backwards

Balance

A transference of weight with the accent on the first step

De cote

To travel sideways

Sur place

a step performed on the spot

Pas de bourree

A running step

Soubresaut

A spring into the air from 3rd of 5th without changing feet