Ballet Terms Flashcards
1
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Training
A
systematic method of obtaining technique
2
Q
Barre
A
series of exercises done while holding a bar
3
Q
Plie
A
movement of bending of the legs at the knees
4
Q
Port de Bras
A
refers to movement of the arms
5
Q
Pirouette
A
turns on one foot (around on axis); usually done on the ball of the foot
6
Q
Arabesque
A
position where one leg is extended to the back while the arms are extended to the front and side (usually palms facing down)
7
Q
Attitude
A
position where one leg is raised to the back and bent at the knee
Carlo Blasis invented this position
8
Q
Adagio
A
slow series of movements
9
Q
Allegro
A
(grand and petit) jumping combos
10
Q
Epaulement
A
(literally means shouldering) placing of the head, shoulders, and body opening or closing to the audience
11
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Battemant
A
large jumps/kicks
