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What does 'En L'air' mean?
What is an Arabesque?
A position where the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended directly behind the body with a straight knee.
What is a Barre used for?
What does 'Port de bras' refer to?
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What do 'Chaines' signify in ballet?
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What does 'Chasse' mean?
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What is a 'Coupe' in ballet?
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What is the meaning of 'Degage'?
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What does 'Demi' mean in the context of ballet?
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What does 'Grand' signify?
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What is a 'Pas Jete'?
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What does 'Pas de bourree' refer to?
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What does 'Passe' mean?
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What is a 'Pirouette'?
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What does 'Plie' mean?
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What is 'Pointe tendu'?
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What does 'Rond de jambe' refer to?
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What does 'Sous-sus' signify?
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What does 'Spotting' refer to?
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What does 'Tombe' mean?
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Study Notes
Ballet Terminology Study Notes
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En L'air: Refers to movements performed in the air.
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Arabesque: Position with the body supported on one leg; the other leg extends straight behind.
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Barre: A stationary handrail that provides support during ballet warm-ups.
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Port de bras: Movement and carriage of the arms through various positions.
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Chaines: Series of linked turns executed in a straight line or circle.
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Chasse: A movement where one foot chases after the other.
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Coupe: A preparatory step involving one foot cutting away from the other and taking its place.
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Degage: Movement where the foot is pointed in an open position with an arched instep without transferring weight.
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Demi: Indicates "half," often used in relation to plie where knees bend but heels remain on the ground.
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Grand: Means "big," particularly in reference to a plie where the knees bend with heels lifting off the ground.
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Pas Jete: Means "thrown step," resembling a jump.
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Pas de bourree: A sideways movement where one foot crosses either behind or in front of the other.
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Passe: Indicates a working leg passing the knee of the supporting leg.
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Pirouette: A spin that involves a complete turn of the body on one foot, either on point or demi-point.
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Plie: Means "to bend," specifically relating to the bending of the knee(s).
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Pointe tendu: Refers to the position where only the tips of the toes touch the floor.
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Rond de jambe: Describes a circular movement of the leg.
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Sous-sus: Translates to "under-over," referring to a releve in fifth position.
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Spotting: Technique for keeping the head aligned and focusing the eyes during turns and spins.
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Tombe: Means "to fall," specifically transitioning into a fondu on the working leg.
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