Ballet Vocabulary

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Ballet Vocabulary Challenge

Test your knowledge of ballet terminology with our engaging quiz designed for dancers of all skill levels. Learn about various poses, movements, and vocabulary that define the art of ballet.

Are you ready to find out how well you know your ballet terms?

  • 11 Questions
  • Multiple Choice
  • Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DancingStar247
What does the word "plie" mean?
To bend
To stretch
To melt
To move your arms
What is the name of this pose?
Battement Tendu Derriere
Battement Glisse
Dégagé
Fondu
What does "Promenade" mean?
To pivot
To twirl
To "go around"
To stretch
What is the name of this pose
Arabesque
Epaulement
First Arabesque
Attitude Derriere
In Ballet class, we almost always count to "what number" when we're dancing?
10
4
6
8
What does the word "Saute" mean
Soar
Stretch
Jump
Bend
What pose is this
Passe
Retire
Tendu
Arabesque
Which three steps here are "petit allegro" steps
Changement de pieds
Pirouttes
Glissade
Echappe Saute
What body position means "Crossed"
Efface
Ecarte
Elonge
Croise
What does dégagé mean
To reach and elongate
To disengage
To glide
To jump
What does ballon mean?
To jump
Accent "in"
The ability to fly
To bounce
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