Ballet 2 terms

A pivot turn on demi-pointe that starts in sous-sus and ends in sous-sus on the other side

Indicates that something is done big

Any dance or combination of steps done to fast or moderate tempo

A traveling step involving three weight changes in any direction and/or turning

leg moves in a circular direction, counterclockwise from back to front or inward toward the supporting leg

dancer springs on one foot before placing down the foot which is lifted behind

A series of small, quick, even steps with the feet close together

A kicking movement

An open facing where the legs are not crossed from the view of the audience

dancer jumps and beats their thighs together in the air before landing

the concluding segment of a grand pas de deux.

dancer’s working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and extended to an open position

leg goes around the dancer in a circle

how dancers move their arms from one position to another

a solo dance

bent forward over one leg with the other in arabesque well above 90 degrees

a position on one leg with the other leg lifted and bent in front, side or back.

Ballet

Facing directly towards the audience

dance for two performers