Ballet Theory

Question 1

In a rond de Jambe en l’air which part of the leg remains still

Answer 1

The thigh

Question 2

Which joint executes the circular movement in a rond de Jambe en l’air

Answer 2

The knee joint

Question 3

Why do we battement fondu?

Answer 3

To help develop elasticity when bending on one leg and to further strengthen the supporting leg

Question 4

Name one group of steps battement frappe will assist building speed for ?

Answer 4

Batterie, allegro and pointe

Question 5

What will petit battement help to develop

Answer 5

Quick movements of the lower leg

Question 6

Name one thing that will assist in achieving greater height of legs in developpe?

Answer 6

Increased flexibility
Increased core strength
Use of abdominals so back doesn’t arch
Controlled placement of leg and pelvis without moving hips

Question 7

How should the supporting foot appear at the height of releves?

Answer 7

Turned out

Question 8

Is the accent up or down in releves

Answer 8

Up

Question 9

What is the first thing to leave the floor and first thing to touch the floor in a grand battement ?

Answer 9

The big toe

Question 10

What does a grand battement commence and finish with before closing ?

Answer 10

Battement tendu

Question 11

Does the supporting foot move when executing the 1/4 turn in a grand battement?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

As well as beautiful use of arms, head, eyes and expression what should we also see in a port de bras ?

Answer 12

Use of artistry

Question 13

In grand plies in which position do the heels remain flat throughout ?

Answer 13

2nd position

Question 14

How do you define artistry?

Answer 14

Quality of movement, a combination of using good expression together with the use of the upper body to enhance carriage of head and arms

Question 15

Name three attitudes

Answer 15

Ordinaire, opposition and a deux bras

Question 16

Name 3 arabesques

Answer 16

Ouverte, croise, and a deux bras

Question 17

Where can attitudes be executes

Answer 17

A Terre or en l’air

Question 18

Which way do you turn in pirouettes en dehours

Answer 18

Outwards - away from body

Question 19

Which way do you turn in pirouettes en dedans

Answer 19

Inwards - towards the body

Question 20

What type of pirouettes are pose coupe pirouettes?

Answer 20

En dedans

Question 21

In the petit allegro enchainement do the jetes travel ?

Answer 21

No they are executed sur place

Question 22

Are sissones a step of elevation ?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

How do we commence a sissone ?

Answer 23

In a Demi plié, push off from two feet at the same time

Question 24

What is a ballone compose en avant ?

Answer 24

A soft bouncing step comprised of a ballone simple, step forward, dégagé derrière and close in 5th position

Question 25

In which famous ballet do you particularly see ballones ?

Answer 25

Giselle act 1

Question 26

In pose coupe pirouettes what is required prior to movement ?

Answer 26

An effective fondu on the supporting leg