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Demi-plie

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A small bend. half of a full plie.

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Port de bras

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Arm movements which should be sort and graceful

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Saute

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A spring from two feet in first position. landing on two feet in first position

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bras bas

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A low position of the arms forming a oval shape

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Tendu

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the working leg is fully stretched

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battement

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an extension of the working leg which returns to its original position

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grand

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large or big

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devant

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in front

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derriere

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behind or at the back

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petit

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little or small movements with the feet

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degage

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to move the feet from a closed position to a open position.

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jete

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a throwing action of the working leg

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13
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demi bras

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the arms are placed half way between bras bas and second

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en croix

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the feet move to form a cross

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adage

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slow and controlled movements

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15
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glissade

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a gliding step

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changement

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the foot changes from 3rd to 5th in the air

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pose

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to step

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en face

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the dancer is facing the front

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19
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temp leve

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to hop

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enchainment

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steps which are linked together to form a short sequence

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soutenu

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the movement is sustained or held

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assemble

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the feet are joined together in the air

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fondu

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a smooth, softened bending on one knee

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echappe

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the feet escape or move away from each other

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croise

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a body alignment meaning crossed. the front foot is nearest the audience.

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releve

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a strong snatch onto the demi pointe keeping toes in contact with the floor

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ouverte

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a body alignment meaning opened the back foot is nearest the audience

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arabesque

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a dancing position on one leg with the other on the ground or lifted

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a terre

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the working foot remains on the ground

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En l’air

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The working foot is lifted off the ground

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pas de chat

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a step where the dancer springs in to the air in a cat like manner

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glisse

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the step is glided

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ronds de jambe

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the working leg creates a circle or round shape

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En dedans

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inwardly- the working leg moves towards the supporting leg

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En dehors

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Outwardly-the working leg moves away from the working leg

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retire

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

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attitude

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a dancing position on one leg with a raised curved leg

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chasse

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A sliding movement where one foot chases the other

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En arriere

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travelling backwards

37
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En avant

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Travelling forward

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Balance

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A transference of weight with the accent on the first step

38
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Soubresaut

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

38
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de cote

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To travel Sideways

39
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sur place

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a step performed on the spot

39
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pas de bourree

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a running step taken from the french folk dancers

40
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frappe

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to strike the floor with the foot

41
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sur le cou-de-pied

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when the working foot is placed on the ankle orr the neck of the foot

42
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temps lie

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linked. steps are linked together by a transference of weight

42
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a deux bras

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both arms are used together

42
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developpe

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a slow unfolding and holding of the working leg

43
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epaulement

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A extension of the shoulder line

43
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fouette

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The working leg is whipped to the net position

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pirouette

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a spin on one foot

45
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sissone

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a step of elevation taking off from 2 feet and landing on one or both. a scissor action

46
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ferme

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to close. the feet finish together in a closed position

47
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battu

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to beat. A beating action of the legs

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Entrechat

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Interweave. a jump in the air when the leg cross and recross

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quatre

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four. four interweaving actions. two each leg.

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