Adage Flashcards
1
Q
Pirouette en dedans or en dehors
A
A turn done around oneself, inward or outward
2
Q
Arabesque
A
An intricate pattern based on lines
3
Q
Attitude
A
Contained position based on curves
4
Q
En ouvert
A
Open e.g. facing downstage left with left leg in front
5
Q
Croisé
A
Crossed e.g. facing downstage left with right leg in front
6
Q
Écarté
A
To separate e.g. facing downstage corner with working leg to 2nd position
7
Q
En avant
A
Forward
8
Q
En arriére
A
Backward
9
Q
De coté
A
Side
10
Q
Bourrées/Courus
A
To cram
11
Q
Pas de bourrée piqué
A
Bourrée step; pricked
12
Q
Port de bras
A
Carriage of the arms
13
Q
Devant
A
In front
14
Q
Derriére
A
Behind
15
Q
Adage
A
Slow, with grace
