Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
tango
A sensuous couples dance that originated in Argentina
ginga
Back-and-forth-step pattern designed to facilitate quick movements and sudden changes in direction in Brazilian capoeira
branle
A Renaissance dance in which participants move from side-to-side in a circle or line
story ballet
Ballet genre with developed plot lines, often based on legends or fairy tales
Arabesque
A ballet position, one leg in the air and one on the ground
Ballerina
A female ballet dancer
Corps de ballet
The dancers in a ballet company not including the soloists
Danseur
A male ballet dancer
Foutte
In ballet, a quick turning motion of the leg used to change direction or propel the body in circles
Grand pas
In ballet, a suite of individual dances within the story of the ballet
Pas de deux
A ballet duet, usually performed by female and male leads
Pirouette
In ballet, a spinning turn on one leg
Pile
A dance position with knees bent outward while the back remains straight
