Grade 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Demi
A
Half
2
Q
Plié
A
To bend/ bending of knee
3
Q
Bras
A
Low positron of both arms to form an oval
4
Q
Battement
A
To beat/ beating action of the working leg
5
Q
Tendu
A
To stretch
6
Q
En croix
A
In shape of cross
7
Q
Grand
A
Large
8
Q
Retiré
A
Draw up
9
Q
Adage
A
Slow movements
10
Q
Coupé
A
Cut/to cut the weight of the body from one foot to the other
11
Q
Chassé
A
Slide
12
Q
Glissade
A
Glide
13
Q
Demi bras
A
Halfway arms/ halfway between bras bas and 1st position
14
Q
Petit
A
Small
15
Q
Jeté
A
Throw
