BALLET THEORY
PRIMARY
Demi-Plie | A small bend. Half of a full plie |
Port de Bras | Graceful movement of the arms |
Saute | A spring from two feet in first position, landing on two feet in first position |
INTRO TO 1
Bras Bas | A low position of the arms forming an oval shape |
Battement | An extension of the working leg which returns to its original position |
Tendu | The working leg is fully stretched |
Grand | Large or big |
Devant | In front |
Derriere | Behind or at the back |
Petit | Little or small movement of the feet |
Jete | A throwing action of the working leg |
Degage | To move the feet from a closed to an open position |
GRADE 1
Demi Bras | The arms are placed half way between bras bas and second |
En Croix | The feet move to form a cross |
Adage | Slow and controlled movements |
Glissade | A gliding step |
Changement | The feet change from 3rd or 5th whilst in the air |
Pose | To step |
Temps Leve | To hop |
En Face | The dancer is facing the front |
Technical Questions:
Where does turnout start? - From the hip and the top of the leg
What must we think about when placing a Grand Battement Derriere? - We must keep our hips and shoulders square to the barre
Why are rises important at the barre? - They help to strengthen the ankles and insteps and develop stability
What do you consider an Adage exercise or movement to be? - Movements which are slow, controlled and sustained
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