Review Deck Flashcards
A good teacher needs to have…
Logical thinking and a scientific approach.
What does jumping in 6/8 create that 2/4 lacks?
Ballon action in the jump.
What is the best way to enhance coordination?
Use the arms and legs together.
What are the two ways jumps can be defined.
By height and by dimension.
What are the four movement fundamentals in dance?
Dynamics, Direction, Dimension, Level
What are the 5 positions of the head?
Lowered, inclined, turned, erect, raised
What are the positions of the arms
First position, second position, demi-seconde d’adage, demi-seconde d’allegro, second position alllongé, third position, fourth position en avant, fourth position en haut, fifth en bas en avant- and en haut
What are the positions of the hand (3)?
Thumb touching middle finger, thumb not touching middle finger, allongé
What are the positions of the feet?
First position, second position, third position, fourth opposite first third and fifth position, fifth position
What are the eight directions of the body?
Croisé devant, A la quatrième devant, Ecarté, Effacé, A la seconde, Epaulé, A la quatrième derrière, Croisé derrière
When the plie is on an extension…
Plie on both legs to open the leg (think a gooey or spongey quality)
What is placement?
When you do not disturb correct posture or correct turnout.
How do you use your foot for fast footwork?
Think of pointing immediately?
How do you use the foot for slow footwork?
Extreme articulation (introduced in level 2 tendus)
Why are tendu, degage, and grand battement closer together in the early levels?
The foot follows the same movement track at increasing large dimensions.
What is the benefit of allegro steps with the hands on the shoulders?
Prevents pumping motion of the back and opens the chest and the back.
What are the five types of jumps?
Two feet to two feet
One foot to two feet
Two feet to one foot
One foot to the same foot
One foot to the other foot
(these jumps can be done in 3 ways)
Define Level
How high or low a dancer is in space
Define Dimension
How small or large the dancer is in space
Define Direction
Where the dancer is facing in the space
Define Dynamics
Musical timing and the quality of the movement
