Semester 1 Flashcards
5 positions of the feet
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Arabesque
A position and movement.
The leg is “en arabesque” anytime it is extended derrière
Arabesque en l’air
Leg is lifted off the floor.
Arabesque à terre
Toes are touching the floor
Cou de pied
(Neck of the foot)
Both position and movement.
The baby toe of the gesture leg is touching the leg just above the ankle bone at the front, and the heel is touching the Achilles’ tendon at the back
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Returé
(Withdrawn)
Both position and movement
The gesture foot should be fully pointed with the big toe touching the side of the supporting leg, in the little nook under the knee.
Demi second of adage (arm)
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Open fifth en haut
Spanish fourth
Head positions:
Lowered - penché devant
Erect - droit
Raised - Penché derrière
Turned to the right/left - tourné à droite/gauche
Inclined to the right/left - Incliné à droite/gauche