Ballet 3 questions and answers rated
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Air, en l' [ahn lehr] - correct answer ✔✔ In the air means that a movement will be made in the
air. For example, rond de jambe en l'air. And that the working leg will be raised to a horizontal
position with the toe on the level of the hip.
Allégro [a-lay-GROH; Italian: al-LAY-groh] - correct answer ✔✔ In Ballet terms, Allegro means
fast, lively movements and jumps. All steps of elevation such as the sautés, jetés, entrechat,
cabriole, assemblé and others are under this classification. The dancers must show smooth and
light movements to make it look right.
Arabesque [a-ra-BESK] - correct answer ✔✔ Arabesque is one of the most popular basic Ballet
moves. It is a position supported on one leg, which can be straight or in demi-plié, with the
other leg extended behind and at right angles to it, and the arms held in various positions
creating the longest possible lines from the fingertips outward. It can be found in almost every
classical and modern Ballet today.
Arrière, en [ah na-RYEHR] - correct answer ✔✔ Means to go backward. Used to indicate that a
step is executed moving away from the audience.
Assemblé [a-sahn-BLAY] - correct answer ✔✔ Simply put it means when two legs are joined
together in the air. It is when the dancer shoots one leg up into the air and then jumps the
second leg to join the two legs together in the air. Usually the dancer will land in fifth position in
plie after the jump.
Attitude [a-tee-TEWD] - correct answer ✔✔ It is a standing position on one leg with the other
leg lifted in the front or the back with the knee bent at an angle of 90 degrees and well turned
out so that the knee is higher than the foot. The supporting foot may be à terre, sur la pointe or
,sur la demi-pointe. The arm on the side of the raised leg is held over the head in a curved
position while the other arm is extended to the side.
Avant, en [ah na-VAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Avant means forward. A direction for the
execution of a step. Used to indicate that a given step is executed moving forward, toward the
audience.
Balancé [ba-lahn-SAY] - correct answer ✔✔ It is a step that rocks or swings from foot to foot.
The dancer will alternate their weight from foot to foot in this movement.
Ballerina [bahl-lay-REE-rlah (Italian)] - correct answer ✔✔ It used to mean the principal female
dancer in a ballet company. In the days of the Russian Imperial Theatres the title was given to
the outstanding soloists who danced the chief classical roles. Nowdays this term simply means a
female ballet dancer. The leading female dancer will usually be referred to as "principal dancer"
these days.
Ballet foot positions - correct answer ✔✔ The 5 main foot positions in Ballet including 1st, 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th positions. Each position is different and is required for specific movements. Watch
video: 5 Ballet Foot Positions (2 Videos)
Ballet master, ballet mistress - correct answer ✔✔ The person in a ballet company whose duty
is to give the daily company class and to rehearse the ballets in the company repertoire. They
are part of "staff" and work together with dancers and with directors.
Balletomane - correct answer ✔✔ A ballet fan. The word was invented in Russia in the early
nineteenth century. Someone who adores Ballet.
Ballon [ba-LAWN] - correct answer ✔✔ Ballon means "to bounce". The dancer must
demonstrate a jump with ease and lightness. After the jump, the dancer would pause mid-air
for a moment and then softly descend with ease.
, Balloté - correct answer ✔✔ Tossed.
Barre [bar] - correct answer ✔✔ The horizontal wooden bar attached to the walls of the ballet
classroom which the dancer holds for support. Every ballet class begins with exercises at the
bar.
Battement [bat-MAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Means "beating". There are two types of
battements, grands battements and petits battements. It is when a dancer extends his/her leg
to the front, back or side.
Battement dégagé (battement tendu) [bat-MAHN day-ga-ZHAY] - correct answer ✔✔ Means
disengaged battement. A term from the Cecchetti method. The battement dégagé is like the
battement tendu but is done at twice the speed and the working foot rises about four inches
from the floor with a well-pointed toe.
Battement fondu développé [bat-MAHN fawn-DEW] - correct answer ✔✔ It means "battement
sinking down". During a battement fondu, a dancer's standing leg is slowly bent in fondu with
the working foot pointing on the ankle. As the dancer's standing leg straightens, the working leg
also extends to a straight position in the air or with the toes on the floor.
Battement développé [bat-MAHN dayv-law-PAY] - correct answer ✔✔ "Battement developed".
It is when the dancer developes their leg to the front, back or side from fifth position.
Battement frappé [bat-MAHN fra-PAY] - correct answer ✔✔ A movement in which the dancer
quickly extends the working leg from a cou-de-pied position to the front, side or back. This
exercise strengthens the toes and thighs and develops the power of elevation.
Battement petit [puh-TEE bat-MAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Small battement on the ankle. An
exercise where one leg is extended and moved forward and backward from the ankle of the
standing/supporting leg.
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Air, en l' [ahn lehr] - correct answer ✔✔ In the air means that a movement will be made in the
air. For example, rond de jambe en l'air. And that the working leg will be raised to a horizontal
position with the toe on the level of the hip.
Allégro [a-lay-GROH; Italian: al-LAY-groh] - correct answer ✔✔ In Ballet terms, Allegro means
fast, lively movements and jumps. All steps of elevation such as the sautés, jetés, entrechat,
cabriole, assemblé and others are under this classification. The dancers must show smooth and
light movements to make it look right.
Arabesque [a-ra-BESK] - correct answer ✔✔ Arabesque is one of the most popular basic Ballet
moves. It is a position supported on one leg, which can be straight or in demi-plié, with the
other leg extended behind and at right angles to it, and the arms held in various positions
creating the longest possible lines from the fingertips outward. It can be found in almost every
classical and modern Ballet today.
Arrière, en [ah na-RYEHR] - correct answer ✔✔ Means to go backward. Used to indicate that a
step is executed moving away from the audience.
Assemblé [a-sahn-BLAY] - correct answer ✔✔ Simply put it means when two legs are joined
together in the air. It is when the dancer shoots one leg up into the air and then jumps the
second leg to join the two legs together in the air. Usually the dancer will land in fifth position in
plie after the jump.
Attitude [a-tee-TEWD] - correct answer ✔✔ It is a standing position on one leg with the other
leg lifted in the front or the back with the knee bent at an angle of 90 degrees and well turned
out so that the knee is higher than the foot. The supporting foot may be à terre, sur la pointe or
,sur la demi-pointe. The arm on the side of the raised leg is held over the head in a curved
position while the other arm is extended to the side.
Avant, en [ah na-VAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Avant means forward. A direction for the
execution of a step. Used to indicate that a given step is executed moving forward, toward the
audience.
Balancé [ba-lahn-SAY] - correct answer ✔✔ It is a step that rocks or swings from foot to foot.
The dancer will alternate their weight from foot to foot in this movement.
Ballerina [bahl-lay-REE-rlah (Italian)] - correct answer ✔✔ It used to mean the principal female
dancer in a ballet company. In the days of the Russian Imperial Theatres the title was given to
the outstanding soloists who danced the chief classical roles. Nowdays this term simply means a
female ballet dancer. The leading female dancer will usually be referred to as "principal dancer"
these days.
Ballet foot positions - correct answer ✔✔ The 5 main foot positions in Ballet including 1st, 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th positions. Each position is different and is required for specific movements. Watch
video: 5 Ballet Foot Positions (2 Videos)
Ballet master, ballet mistress - correct answer ✔✔ The person in a ballet company whose duty
is to give the daily company class and to rehearse the ballets in the company repertoire. They
are part of "staff" and work together with dancers and with directors.
Balletomane - correct answer ✔✔ A ballet fan. The word was invented in Russia in the early
nineteenth century. Someone who adores Ballet.
Ballon [ba-LAWN] - correct answer ✔✔ Ballon means "to bounce". The dancer must
demonstrate a jump with ease and lightness. After the jump, the dancer would pause mid-air
for a moment and then softly descend with ease.
, Balloté - correct answer ✔✔ Tossed.
Barre [bar] - correct answer ✔✔ The horizontal wooden bar attached to the walls of the ballet
classroom which the dancer holds for support. Every ballet class begins with exercises at the
bar.
Battement [bat-MAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Means "beating". There are two types of
battements, grands battements and petits battements. It is when a dancer extends his/her leg
to the front, back or side.
Battement dégagé (battement tendu) [bat-MAHN day-ga-ZHAY] - correct answer ✔✔ Means
disengaged battement. A term from the Cecchetti method. The battement dégagé is like the
battement tendu but is done at twice the speed and the working foot rises about four inches
from the floor with a well-pointed toe.
Battement fondu développé [bat-MAHN fawn-DEW] - correct answer ✔✔ It means "battement
sinking down". During a battement fondu, a dancer's standing leg is slowly bent in fondu with
the working foot pointing on the ankle. As the dancer's standing leg straightens, the working leg
also extends to a straight position in the air or with the toes on the floor.
Battement développé [bat-MAHN dayv-law-PAY] - correct answer ✔✔ "Battement developed".
It is when the dancer developes their leg to the front, back or side from fifth position.
Battement frappé [bat-MAHN fra-PAY] - correct answer ✔✔ A movement in which the dancer
quickly extends the working leg from a cou-de-pied position to the front, side or back. This
exercise strengthens the toes and thighs and develops the power of elevation.
Battement petit [puh-TEE bat-MAHN] - correct answer ✔✔ Small battement on the ankle. An
exercise where one leg is extended and moved forward and backward from the ankle of the
standing/supporting leg.
