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Classical Ballet Vocabulary Quiz

Test your knowledge of classical ballet terminology with this engaging quiz! Whether you are a beginner dancer or looking to refine your skills, this quiz will help you learn key ballet terms.

Each question focuses on specific ballet vocabulary, including:

Classical ballet terms
Jump and movement definitions
Positions and techniques

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DancingStar214

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

Changement

Glissade

Waltz

Is a classical ballet term meaning “glide.”

Arabesque

Glissade

Épaulement

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

Chasse

Jeté

Changement

Is a classical ballet term meaning “to chase.”

Chasse

Waltz

Changement

A 3/4 step

Waltz

Chaine

Chasse

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.

Épaulement

Arabesque

Grand Jete

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

Chaine

Chasse

Glissade

Is a classical ballet term meaning “big throw.”

Changement

Glissade

Grand Jete

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.

Épaulement

Arabesque

Waltz

Vocabulary List 2

Classical Ballet Vocabulary Quiz

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