Dance Terminology Flashcards
Define Devant
In front
Define A’ La Seconde
Second position- to the side
Define Derrie’re
Behind- to the back
Define A’ Terre
On the ground- supporting foot is on the ground
Define En L’air
In the air- a movement made when the leg is raised in the air
Define Ferme’ (Fair- May)
Closed- both feet are positioned in a closed position
Define Ouvert
Open position.
Define Rond de Jambe
Rounding/ circle of the leg
Define En Dehans (Ahn Dih- Dahn)
Inward.
Define En Dehors (Ahn Dih- Ohr)
Outward- En Dehor, out the door
Define En Croix (Ahn Krwah)
Crosswise- in the shape of the foot
Define Supporting Leg
The leg that you are standing on- the leg that has all the weight on it
Define Working Leg
The leg that is performing the movement
Define Temps
This means the tempo/ timing pattern of the step
Define Port de Bras
Carriage of the arms
Define Cinq Positions Des Pieds
The five positions of the feet
Define Premier Position
First position of the feet.
Define Seconde Position
Second position of the feet
Define Troisie’ me Position
Third position of the feet
Define Quatrie’me Position
This is the forth position of the feet. There is either:
Quatrie’ me Position Ouverte- Open forth position
Quatrie’ me Position Croise’e- Clossed forth position
Define Cinquie’ me Position
Fifth position of the feet.
Define Glissade
To glide
Define Glisse’
Glided or gliding- usually done at the bar.
Define Pas Coupe’
Cutting step
Define Pas de Bourre’e Couru
Running step.
Define Temps De’veloppe’
To unfold
Define Pas
Step- simple step
Define Plie’
Bent, bending.
Define Demi
Half- half a plie.
Define Grande
Big, large, wide, deep,
Define Petite
Little, small, short
Define Pas Assemble’
Join together- to assemble in the air.
Define Battement
Beating- beating action of the leg
Define Tendu
Stretched
Define Frappe’
To strike, striking action.
Define Temps Retire’
Withdrawing movement or time withdrawn.
Define Pas Jete’
Step thrown or throwing step.
Define Fondu
A melting/ sinking down action.
Define Pas de Chat
Step of the cat
Define Changement de Pieds
Changing of the feet
Define Temps E’ chappe’
Escaping or slipping movement
Define Saute’
Jumped or jumping
Define Pas Sissonne
Scissor- like movement.
Define Adage
Slow, graceful, at ease.
Define Allegro
Brisk,. lively.
Define Releve’
Relifted.
Define Echainement
Linking
Define Pirouette
Whirl/ turning.
Define Pas de Deux
Grand dance for two- duo
Define Batterie
Battery.
Define Pas Chasse’
Chasing step.
