Grade 5/Inter Found Vocab Flashcards
What are the different dynamics between a Battement Tendu & a Battement Glissé
A Tendu can show a smooth or sharp action whilst a Glissé is a sharp movement
True or False:
A Rotation turns away from the supporting leg and towards the working leg.
True
Which direction does a Fouetté turn? Towards the supporting leg or towards the working leg?
Towards the supporting leg
What is the opposite of a Developpé?
Enveloppé
What does ‘Cloche’ mean?
A Bell
Describe the Croisé Devant position.
- Crossed Alignment
- Front foot dégagé
- Opposite/Back arm high
What is the name of the position which fits the following criteria:
- Open Alignment
- Front foot dégagé
- Opposite/Front arm high
Éffacé Devant
What is the difference between Éffacé Devant & Éffacé Derrière?
Devant has the front foot pointed whilst Derrière has the back foot pointed. (Note: They both have the downstage arm high)
What is the name of the position which fits the following criteria:
- Crossed Alignment
- Back foot dégagé
- Opposite/Front arm high
Croisé Derrière
What type of pirouette takes off from a demi-plié on 4th?
Pirouette En Dehors
What is the preparation for a Pirouette En Dedans?
4th position en fondu - one bent knee/lunge
Other than preparation, what are the differences between Pirouettes En Dedans & En Dehors?
- En Dehors turns away from the supporting leg, whilst En Dedans turns towards it.
- En Dehors generally closes behind after turn, En Dedans closes in front.
Explain 1st Arabesque
- Front arm is eye height
- Side arm extends to side and slightly behind body
- Foot that is devant determines arm that is in front
Explain 2nd Arabesque
- Front arm is shoulder height
- Side arm extends to side
- Foot that is derrière determines arm that is in front
Explain 3rd Arabesque
A combination of the front arms from 1st and 2nd arabesques
What is the name of a jump from 3rd/5th position which lands in the opposite 3rd/5th position?
Changement
Dessus means…
Over
Dessous means…
Under
Coupé means to…
Cut
Échappé means to…
Escape
What is the difference between a Changement and a Soubresaut?
A Changement changes feet whilst a Soubresaut clings in the air and does not change feet
What is the name of a jump from 5th to 2nd, and then jumps back to 5th but with a change of feet?
Échappé Sauté Changé
What is the name of a jump starting in 2nd or 4th position and finishes in 1st or 5th?
Échappé Sauté Fermé from 2nd/4th position
What is an Échappé Sauté to 2nd position?
A jump from 5th/1st which lands in 2nd position
