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what is the first thing to think about before commencing the plie exercise
that body positioning and stance are correct
how do you rise in the plie exercise
by pressure of the insteps
what should you be feeling before each port de bras in the plie exercise
a feeling of uplift
which 4th position do you use in the plie exercise
the 4th croise
why do you take the arms to demi 2nd on the introduction
to breath and prepare for the exercise
what does pique mean
to pick up sharply
what is a battement tendu jete
a battement tendu that slightly lifts off the ground
what is an assemble soutenu
a circular movement traced on the ground with a pointed toe and fully arched instep
what must you take care to do in all fondus
to support the supporting ankle and not role onto the big toe
Which arm is high in 1st arabesque?
The arm on the side opposite the working leg
Which arm is high in 2nd arabesque?
The arm on the same side as the working leg
In this position, is the working leg à terré or en l’air?
It may be either
Is the working leg bent or straight?
Straight
What must you do in battement fondu?
Stretch both legs simultaneously
How many ways of doing rond de jambe en l’air are there?
Two: En dehors and en dedans, which may be single or double
Is there any movement in the working thigh in rond de jambe en l’air?
No. The leg is controlled in the hip socket, the thigh is still and the movement is executed
from the knee only
What do you try to think of regarding the pelvic region?
To lift the weight of the body up, off the hips
What is a petit battement sur le cou-de-pied?
A preparatory step for batterie - similar to a battement frappé, but diminished in size and
increased in speed
How many ways are there to execute petit battements?
Two: On a flat supporting foot and demi-pointe
Where is the working foot in relevé en arrière?
The toes are immediately under the supporting knee, not across
Where is the working foot in relevé en avant?
The same position as in releve en arrière
What is a rotation?
To rotate the leg in the hip socket and turn toward the working leg
Are you on a straight or a bent supporting leg in rotation in Adage exercise at the barre
A straight leg
What position do you pass through in battement en cloché?
1st position, where the heel is lowered
How many ways of rising onto demi-pointe are there?
Two: By instep pressure or a snatch
How do you alight?
Into a demi-plié
What is the position of the working foot in relevé derrière?
The heel touches the supporting leg and the toes are held away
Where is the foot placed in pas de bourrée piqué?
Under the supporting knee, not at the side of the leg
What is effacé devant?
When the body is turned toward the working leg
What is écarté devant?
When the body is turned away from the working leg
What is arabesque à dos?
When the dancer shows 1st arabesque in croisé position with the head over the forward shoulder
Where are you facing in preparation for pirouette en dedans?
Croisé
What does croisé mean?
Crossed
What does ouverte mean?
Opened
Which arm is crossed in 3rd position?
The arm on the same side as the front foot
Which arm is crossed in 3rd opposition?
The arm on the opposite side to the front foot
What is a grand rond de jambe en dehors?
When the leg is carried en l’air from 4th devant to 4th derrière through the 2nd position
What is a demi-grand rond de jambe?
When the working leg is carried en l’air from 4th devant or derrière to 2nd position
What does promenade mean?
To pivot around
In which direction does pas de basque travel?
Towards croisé
How do we alight from all elevation work?
Into a demi-plié
In which exercise do we have a fouette movement?
Coupe fouette raccourci, demi-contretemps fouette sauté, and coupe fouette sauté entournant
Where are the arms in fouette raccourci?
2nd position on the coupé and 3rd position on the fouetté
What does de côte mean?
To travel sideways
What is an echappé sauté battu?
An entrechat quatre alighting in 2nd position
What is an echappé sauté battu change?
An entrechat quatre, alighting in 2nd position and executing a beat as you come back into 5th position with the opposite foot
What is a brisé?
An assemblé beaten and travelled slightly
What is a royale?
A changement with a parting and beating of the feet before changing
What is a demi-contretemps?
A temps levé and a chassé
What is a soussus?
A snatch onto demi or full pointe with the front foot covering the back foot
What must we ensure when executing a coupe fouette raccourci on pointe?
To place the supporting foot on pointe directly underneath the body
What is the placing of pas de bourrée piqué?
The working foot is placed either in front or behind the supporting leg, not in retiré position at the side
What is an entrechat cing?
It is similar to an entrechat quatre except the landing is made on one foot, with the other foot on the cou-de-pied, either devant or derriere
What has to be remembered when executing a pas de bourree cinq pas?
That the 2nd count of the pas de bourree is placed on a flat foot toward 2nd position
What occurs after the 2nd count?
The working foot is placed on the demi pointe in 5th devant and steps out immediately into the pose on demi pointe to 4th ouverte in 1st Arabesque. The other foot then closes 5th derriere
What Is a pas de bourree dessus entournant?
It is a pas de bourree over turning
What Is a pas de bourree dessous entournant?
It is a pas de bourree under turning
What are emboltés?
Emboités travel slightly forward from 5th to 5th and can be executed on demi or full pointe. The back foot extends to a low 2nd en l’air with a pointed foot, and is then crossed into 5th devant. The action is repeated as many times as required
Are the knees relaxed In emboltés?
No, both knees are taut throughout. The last emboité closes into 5th in a demi-plie
what is a par marche
An unfolding of the leg into demi-plie in 4th croisé. It is used as a dancer’s walking step
What is the meaning of couru?
It is a running step on demi or full pointe
What Is the movement of the feet in couru?
Commences with the back foot released, which is then placed on the pointe immediately behind the front foot. This has the tendency to push the front foot along the floor, performing very small runs. The front foot never steps out. The back foot is the leading foot to make the travel. The knees are relaxed and never stiff. A feeling of gliding along the floor is maintained throughout
What direction does a couru travel?
A couru can be performed in various directions
What is the essential feeling in all point work?
Uplift and lightness
How is this obtained?
By breathing correctly - taking a breath before rising
How do you descend from points softly?
By supporting the back and not exhaling quickly
In échappé, which 4th position of the feet do we use?
The 4th croisé
What is the essential movement of the supporting leg in a relevé sur la point?
To draw it under the centre of the body
Why is this movement necessary?
To support the weight of the body
How do you achieve strong point work?
By fully arching the instep to enable work on the correct part of the point shoe, making sure the ankles are strong
What must be avoided?
Rolling back on the little toes. Also rolling on the big toes, both on point and while alighting
What is the essential feeling in the legs?
To stretch fully up the back of the knees and the under thigh muscles
