Grade 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Enchainment
A
Steps linked together to form a short sequence
2
Q
Assemblé
A
To assemble
To join feet together
3
Q
Soutenu
A
To sustain or hold
4
Q
Fondu
A
To melt (a smooth bending movement of the supporting leg
5
Q
Échappé
A
To escape (a movement of legs from a closed to an open position)
6
Q
Relevé
A
A strong rise or snatch onto Demi point keeping toes in contact with the floor
7
Q
Croisé
A
Crossed (body alignment)
The front foot is nearest to the audience
8
Q
Ouvert
A
Open (body alignment)
9
Q
Arabesque
A
A balanced pose on one leg with the other leg extended behind (à tèrre or en l’air) in ouvert
10
Q
À tèrre
A
The working foot remains on the ground
11
Q
En l’air
A
In the air
The working foot is off the ground
12
Q
Pas de chat
A
Step of the cat
