Vocabulary List 2

is a classical ballet term meaning “change” but as a jump.

is a classical ballet term meaning “glide.”

is a classical ballet term meaning “throwing” or “thrown.”

is a classical ballet term meaning “to chase.”

a 3/4 step

one of the classic positions in ballet, where the working leg is fully straight extending long behind the dancer either on the floor or in the air. The variations are based on the position of the arms which create the longest line from the fingers to the toes.

is a classical ballet term that means “chains” or “links.”

is a classical ballet term meaning “big throw.”

is a classical ballet term meaning “shouldering” and describes the placement of a dancer’s shoulders in relation to the lower half of the body.

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