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TFAA Vocabulary Quiz 1 & 2

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What term refers to the action of bending in ballet?

Arabesque
Demi (correct)
Relevé
Plié

Which term indicates the action of raising the body onto the toes?

Tendu
Dégagé
Sauté
Relevé (correct)

Which of the following describes a movement that involves escaping from a position?

Chassé
Glissade
Soutenu
Échappé (correct)

What is the term for a small beat in ballet?

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Which term is used to describe a step or jump where the feet alternate positions?

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Flashcards

Plie

A basic ballet movement where the dancer bends their knees, keeping their heels on the ground.

Tendu

A basic ballet movement where the dancer stretches their leg out to the side, front, or back, keeping their toes pointed.

Arabesque

A basic ballet movement where the dancer's leg is raised to the side, front, or back, with the leg fully extended.

Rond de Jambe

A basic ballet movement where the dancer's leg is raised in a circular motion, describing a circle in the air.

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Chasse

A basic ballet movement where the dancer jumps off one foot and lands on the other, then repeats the action to the opposite foot.

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Study Notes

TFAA 1 & 2 Vocabulary

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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