Grade 2 Theory

Question 1

In “Exercise for Turn Out” is the movement within the hip socket?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Is the thigh important for holding the turn out?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Should the Tendu derrière be taken straight back in line with the hip and shoulder?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Does the toe leave the floor in a Battement Glissé?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What does Grand Battement mean?

Answer 5

Large beat

Question 6

Should the weight be fully over the supporting leg in Pirouette?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What does Développe mean?

Answer 7

Unfold

Question 8

Do you press the thigh back at the start of the Développe?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

During the Développe what part of the foot leads the way?

Answer 9

Inside of the foot

Question 10

Should the elbows be supported at all times?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Is there a change in feet in Glissade Devant and derrière?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What does derrière mean?

Answer 12

Behind/back

Question 13

Is there a change of feet in Glissade over and under?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Do you step on a flat foot in Assemblé soutenu in this grade?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

What does ‘tournant’ mean?

Answer 15

Turn