Ballet #2 - Terminology

Struck, to strike.

A movement where the working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and slowly extended to a direction en l'air.

To prick. Stepping directly on relevé of the gesture leg.

Classic and recognizable ballet pose. Gesture leg is behind, working torwards 90-degree angle or higher. One version of arms is at a 90-degree angle.

Movement of the arms.

Rocking step; 3 steps.

To join together. Can be done in any direction.

Done small or large. Small: glissade that ends in fondu, coupe derriére.

Falling. Gesture leg is raised in any directions and then fall onto that leg.

Step like a cat jumping.

Jump from 2 feet to 1 foot. Can be done in any direction.

A turn or spin with options for gesture leg, normally passé.

Front and back. Devant and derriére. Swing like.

Facing directly to the audience.

Crossed. Legs appeared crossed to audience. Gesture leg is to the front of body.

Crossed. Legs appeared crossed to audience. Gesture leg is to the back.

Body is open to the audience with upstage leg to the front.

Gesture leg is in second position and body is placed diagonally to the front.