Theory

Question 1

derivative positions of the arms

Answer 1

1. demi cinquieme en bas-used for pirouettes
2. demi cinquieme en avant-used for passing
3. demi cinquieme en haut-used for balance
4. demi seconde-used for glissades etc

Question 2

softened positions of the arms

Answer 2

1. pose-from 5th en avant
2. pas de chat-from troisieme
3. pas de bouree devant-from 4th en avant
4. spanish 4th-a combo of 4th en avant and 4th en haut-arms up the side down the front

Question 3

trois attitudes en arriere

Answer 3

3 attitudes back

1. attitude croisse
2. attitude en face
3. attitude efface

Question 4

epaulment

Answer 4

shouldering

It is a use of the head and upper torso.

shoulder on the same side as the working leg is slightly forward

head turns slightly in harmony with and toward the shoulder which advances

enhanced depth and adds expression two an otherwise two dimensional movement

Used in 2nd and moving forward

Question 5

10 positions of the feet

Answer 5

1. pied a terre-flat on the ground
2. pied a quart-1/4 rise
3. pied a demi-sur la demi pointe, on the ball of foot, 1/2
4. pied a trois quarts-3/4 releve
5. pied a pointe-sur la pointe, on pointe
6. tendu-raised in the air, instep out, pointe down
7. flute-raised in the air, instep out, pointe down and back
8. clenched
9. sickled
10. flexed used for folk dance

Question 6

ecarte

Answer 6

spread

Question 7

efface

Answer 7

shaded

Question 8

epaule

Answer 8

shouldered

Question 9

7 movements in dance

Answer 9

1. plie-to bend
2. etendre-to stretch
3. relever-to rise
4. glisser-to glide
5. sauter-to jump
6. elancer-to dart
7. tourner-to turn

Question 10

2nd and 4th positions seperated by

Answer 10

one foot

Question 11

5th position is where on the foot

Answer 11

first joint of the big toe

Question 12

use of the instep

Answer 12

raise and lower the heel

Question 13

when is the distance of foot increased

Answer 13

glissades, echappes, sautes, demi pointe, pied a pointe open positons

Question 14

when do you shorten the distance of the feet

Answer 14

prep for pirouettes

plies in 4th

Question 15

points of contact of the foot with the floor

Answer 15

big toe, little toe, metatarsal arch and heel

Question 16

capacities in which the feet are used

Answer 16

weight bearing, shock absorbing, lifting the body, free movement without weight

Question 17

correct placement of shoulders

Answer 17

low open and back

Question 18

line of gravity for spine

Answer 18

in front of the ear, through the pelvis, through the knee and in front of the ankle bone

Question 19

correct placement of erect body

Answer 19

feet held correctly, knees held firmly, hip muscles shortened, spine lengthened, lifting torso, head freely moveable without neck tension

Question 20

placement of body in arabesque

Answer 20

slightly forward from the ankle bone

Question 21

Tendu

Answer 21

Slide foot out and return on same straight line

stretch and strengthen muscles of the foot

Question 22

Promenade

Answer 22

A walk

Small adjustments of the supporting leg which cause the body to turn or change direction while working leg is held.

Question 23

plie

Answer 23

to perfect equilibrium and render the joints and muscles soft and pliable

Question 24

battement degage

Answer 24

to render insteps supple, to strengthen feet for power and high jumps

Question 25

ronds de jambe

Answer 25

to lubricate hip joint and enable full use of turn out in the legs, to keep the point of the toe well back and heel well forward

Question 26

fondu

Answer 26

to strengthen the legs and train the coordinations for jumps by simulating a jump with one leg

Question 27

frappes

Answer 27

to strengthen insteps, good for elevation and pointe work

Question 28

fouette a terre

Answer 28

for speed of movement of lower leg and knee

Question 29

petit battements

Answer 29

for east and brilliance in batterie

Question 30

battement releve

Answer 30

to render the insteps supple and strengthen

Question 31

ronds de jambe en lair

Answer 31

to make movement in the knees easy and supple

Question 32

adage

Answer 32

for control, length, strength and line

Question 33

battement balances

Answer 33

for flexibility

Question 34

ports de bra

Answer 34

strengthen and coordination to sustain ease and purity of the line

Question 35

5-8th port de bras

Answer 35

adagio temps lies, taken very evenly, transferring the weight and lifting out of the hips

Question 36

first ending

Answer 36

at the end of frappe and petits battements

développe seconde, relève, slide to 1st elegant peer