TFAA Vocabulary Crossword

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What is the meaning of the term 'Demi'?

  • To escape
  • Half (correct)
  • To stretch
  • To bend

Which term means 'to disengage'?

  • Degage (correct)
  • Sou-sus
  • Releve
  • Plie

What is 'Soutenu' commonly known as in ballet movements?

  • Over, under
  • Chained, linked
  • Sustained (correct)
  • To raise

Identify the proper term for 'glide' in ballet.

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Which term corresponds to the movement 'jump'?

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What does 'Arabesque' refer to in ballet?

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What is the meaning of 'Rond de Jambe'?

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Which term means 'step of the bourree'?

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Flashcards

Plie

To bend the knees

Tendu

To stretch the leg out to the side or front, keeping the leg straight

Port de Bras

A movement where the arms are raised and lowered in a graceful and controlled manner

Jete

A jump from one foot to the other, usually with a change of direction

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Chaine

A series of steps that are linked together in a chain

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Demi-Plié

A half turn on one foot, usually with the other foot turned out or tucked in

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Glissade

A step where the dancer glides gracefully across the floor, keeping the leg extended

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Saute

A jump from one foot to the other with a slight rise into the air, usually landing on one leg

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Study Notes

TFAA 1 & 2 Vocabulary Crossword

  • 1. To Bend: A. Demi
  • 2. Half: B. Echappe
  • 3. Carriage of the Arms: C. Petite Battement
  • 4. To Stretch: D. Degage
  • 5. Disengage: E. Glissade
  • 6. Raise: F. Releve
  • 7. Over, Under: G. Passe
  • 8. Round of the Leg: H. Grande Battement
  • 9. Passed: I. Arabesque
  • 10. Small Beat: J. Jete
  • 11. Big Beat: K. Soutenu
  • 12. Jump: L. Pirouette
  • 13. To Escape: M. Sous-sus
  • 14. Step of the Bourree: N. Tendu
  • 15. Rocking Step: O. Chasse
  • 16. Whirl, Spin on 1 foot: P. Balance
  • 17. Glide: Q. Pique
  • 18. To Change: R. Saute
  • 19. Chained, Linked: S. Plie
  • 20. Chased: T. Pas de Chat
  • 21. Prick: U. Changement
  • 22. Arabesque: V. Chaine
  • 23. Step of the Cat: W. Pas de Bourree
  • 24. To Throw: X. Port de Bras
  • 25. Sustained: Y. Rond de Jambe

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