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1
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Degage

A

disengage/to release the foot from a closed to an open position

Example sentence: The dancer performed a degage with precision.

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Demi

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half

Additional information: Used to describe a half movement or position.

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Plié

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bend

Example sentence: The plié is a fundamental movement in ballet.

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Battement

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beat

Additional information: Refers to a beating movement of the legs in ballet.

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Tendu

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stretch

Example sentence: The dancer performed a tendu to elongate the leg.

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En croix

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in the shape of a cross

Additional information: Indicates a movement pattern that forms a cross shape.

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Grand

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large

Example sentence: The grand jete requires a big leap.

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Retire

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draw up

Additional information: Refers to drawing the working leg up to the knee.

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Adage

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slow movements

Additional information: Typically involves slow, controlled movements in ballet.

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Coupe

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cut/to cut the weight of the body from one foot to the other

Example sentence: The dancer executed a coupe to transition weight between feet.

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Chasse

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slide

Additional information: Describes a sliding movement in ballet.

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Fondu

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melt/a bend on the supporting leg

Example sentence: The fondu requires a gradual bend of the supporting leg.

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Glissade

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glide

Additional information: Involves a smooth gliding movement across the floor.

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Petit

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small

Example sentence: The petit allegro consists of small, quick movements.

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Jete

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throw

Additional information: Refers to a throwing or jumping movement in ballet.

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Saute

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spring

Example sentence: The saute requires a springing movement off the floor.

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Echappe

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escape

Additional information: Describes a movement where the feet move from a closed to an open position.

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Pose

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step

Example sentence: The dancer executed a precise pose during the performance.

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Temps leve

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hop

Additional information: Often used in ballet to indicate a hop or elevation off the floor.

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Devant

A

front

Example sentence: The dancer extended the leg devant in a graceful movement.

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Derriere

A

back

Additional information: Refers to a movement or position behind the body in ballet.

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En avant

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travelling forwards

Example sentence: The dancers moved en avant across the stage.

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Rond de jambe

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circle of the leg

Additional information: Describes a circular movement of the leg in ballet.

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A terre

A

on the ground

Example sentence: The dancer performed the movement a terre with precision.

25
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Arabesque

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represents the shape of a bow/a position on one leg, the other in 4th opposite 1st a terre or en l’air

Additional information: Often seen as a graceful and elongated pose in ballet.

26
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De cote

A

facing the side

Example sentence: The dancer executed a movement de cote with elegance.

27
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Demi-detourne

A

half a turn towards the back foot

Additional information: Indicates a half turn towards the supporting leg in ballet.

28
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Pas de chat

A

step of a cat

Example sentence: The dancer performed the pas de chat with agility.

29
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Pas de bouree

A

small running steps/consisting of three movements 5th, 2nd, 5th

Additional information: Often used as quick traveling steps in ballet.

30
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Pas de basque

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a step from the Basque country representing the swirl of a skirt

Example sentence: The dancer executed the Pas de Basque with flair.

31
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Sissone

A

a scissor movement from two feet onto one foot

Additional information: Describes a jumping movement where one foot lands in front of the other.

32
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Developpe

A

unfold

Example sentence: The dancer executed a graceful developpe.

33
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Frappe

A

strike/hit

Additional information: Involves a striking or hitting movement of the working leg in ballet.

34
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Pirouette

A

a spin on one leg

Example sentence: The dancer performed a series of pirouettes with control.

35
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En l’air

A

in the air

Additional information: Indicates a movement or position performed in the air in ballet.

36
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Attitude

A

a position on one leg, the other in 4th opposite 5th a terre or en l’air

Example sentence: The dancer held a beautiful attitude position.

37
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Assemble

A

assemble/join together

Additional information: Describes a movement where the legs come together in the air.

38
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Soutenu

A

sustain/hold

Example sentence: The dancer executed a soutenu with grace.

39
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En arriere

A

travelling backwards

Additional information: Indicates a movement or position traveling backward in ballet.

40
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En dehors

A

outwards

Example sentence: The dancer executed a movement en dehors with precision.

41
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En dedans

A

inwards

Additional information: Refers to a movement or position turning inward in ballet.

42
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Releve

A

rise/a snatching of the feet

Example sentence: The dancer performed a quick releve.

43
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Ports de bras

A

carriage of the arms

Additional information: Refers to the movement and positioning of the arms in ballet.

44
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Croise

A

crossed

Example sentence: The dancer performed a croise position.

45
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Ouvert

A

open

Additional information: Indicates an open or outward position in ballet.

46
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En face

A

facing the audience

Example sentence: The dancer performed en face to engage with the audience.

47
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Passe

A

pass

Additional information: Refers to a passing movement of the working leg in ballet.

48
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Enchainement

A

chain of steps/linking of two or more steps together

Example sentence: The dancer executed a complex enchainement in the routine.

49
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Changement

A

change

Additional information: Refers to a jumping movement where the feet change positions in the air.

50
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Soubresaut

A

simple jump without change

Example sentence: The dancer performed a soubresaut with power and control.

51
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Sur le cou-de-pied

A

on the neck of the foot

Additional information: Refers to a position where the foot is placed at the ankle.

52
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Epaulement

A

use of the shoulders with one shoulder forward the other back, the head over the front shoulder. The turn occurs across the upper back

Example sentence: The dancer showcased beautiful epaulement in the routine.

53
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Ballonne

A

bounce

Additional information: Describes a bouncing or buoyant movement in ballet.

54
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Compose

A

a compound step with the accent on the outward movement

Example sentence: The dancer executed a composed movement with precision.

55
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Simple

A

a simple ballonee with the accent on the inward movement

Additional information: Refers to a simple bouncing movement with an emphasis on the inward direction.

56
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Demi contretemps

A

temps leve in arabesque followed by a chasse passe en avant

Example sentence: The dancer performed a demi contretemps with grace and fluidity.

57
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Battu

A

beaten

Additional information: Indicates a movement where the working leg is beaten against the other leg.

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