Grade 3 Flashcards
In a plie, do you lean forward when bending the knees?
No. The back must upright and be well supported
When executing a plie in second position, do the heels rise?
No. The heels remain on the floor
Which plies do the heels rise?
In first, third and fifth positions
What does en croix mean?
The shape of a cross
What is an assemble sountenu?
A circular movement from 5th to 5th traced by the pointe of the working foot a terre passing through all open positions
How many times of assemble soutenu are there and what are they?
Two, en dehors and en dedans
What position is the deepest point in an assemble soutenu?
Second position a terre
What do you show is the working foot passes through second position?
The sole of your shoe
Do the knees bend it all in rond de jambe a terre?
No. Both legs are kept straight
Which movement is emphasised (done quickly) in a rond de jambe en dehors a terre?
The backward movement from fourth devant to fourth derriere passing through second is emphasised
What movement is controlled in a rond de jambe en dehors a terre?
The forward movement from fourth derriere to fourth devant passing through first position is controlled
What is a developpe?
An unfolding of the leg and arm into an open position and holding it there
What is an echappe on demi-pointe?
It is an equal escapement of both feet into an open position
What is the timing of all demi-pointe?
To be up twice as long as you are down
What is passe?
It is a movement in which the working foot passes the supporting foot or leg as it travels from one position to another
Explain the position of the working foot in a pirouette position?
The working foot is fully pointed placing the big toe immediately under the supporting knee, with the heel pressed forward, the foot does not cross over
What does croise mean?
Crossed
What does ouverte mean?
Open
What does en arriere mean?
Backward or travelling back
In which direction does en avant travel?
Forward
What is an attitude?
A position in dancing with the weight of the body on one straight leg and the other behind in fourth croise
What is a demi-detourne?
A rise or snatch onto the demi-pointe, half turn pivot towards the back foot that foot finishing in front and lowering into a Demi plié.
How does pas de chat get its name?
It means the step of the cat
Which foot commences a pas de chat?
The back foot
