Ballet Flashcards
1
Q
Enchainment
A
Steps linked together to form a short sequence
2
Q
Assemblé
A
To join feet together
3
Q
Soutenu
A
To hold
4
Q
Fondu
A
A smooth bending movement of the supporting leg
5
Q
Echappe
A
A movement of the supporting leg
6
Q
Relevé
A
A strong rise or snatch onto Demi point with toes in contact with the floor
7
Q
Croise
A
Crossed body position, the front foot nearest the audience
8
Q
Ouvert
A
Open (body alignment)
9
Q
Arabesque
A
A balanced pose on one leg with the other leg extended in Ouvert
10
Q
A terre
A
The working foot remains on the ground
11
Q
En lair
A
The working foot is off the ground
12
Q
Demi
A
Half
13
Q
Souté
A
To jump from two feet to two feet
14
Q
Bra bras
A
The low position of both arms to form an oval
15
Q
Battement
A
A beating action of the working leg
