🩰 Ballet Vocab
Ballet vocabulary combines French technical terminology with English words used in classes, rehearsals, and professional companies. Some terms describe fundamental movements, such as Plié, Tendu, Relevé, and Développé. Others describe jumps, turns, directions, stage positions, class sections, or professional roles. Ballet terminology can also vary somewhat between training traditions. For example, Passé and Retiré are frequently used interchangeably in classes, although in more precise terminology retiré describes the position near the supporting knee and passé describes the action of passing through that position.
🩰 Fundamental Barre & Leg Movements
🦵 Plié
a bending of the knees while maintaining the alignment and turnout appropriate to the position
Example: The dancer began the exercise with a controlled Plié in first position.
🇫🇷 French: Plié
🇩🇪 German: Plié / Kniebeuge
🇮🇹 Italian: Plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Plié / flexão dos joelhos
💡 Nuance: Plié is the broad term. Demi-Plié and Grand Plié describe different depths of bending.
a bending of the knees while maintaining the alignment and turnout appropriate to the position
Example: The dancer began the exercise with a controlled Plié in first position.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Plié / flexión de rodillas🇫🇷 French: Plié
🇩🇪 German: Plié / Kniebeuge
🇮🇹 Italian: Plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Plié / flexão dos joelhos
💡 Nuance: Plié is the broad term. Demi-Plié and Grand Plié describe different depths of bending.
🦵 Demi-Plié
a partial bending of the knees in which the heels normally remain on the floor
Example: She used a Demi-Plié before pushing into the jump.
🇫🇷 French: Demi-plié
🇩🇪 German: Demi-Plié
🇮🇹 Italian: Demi-plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Demi-plié / meia flexão
a partial bending of the knees in which the heels normally remain on the floor
Example: She used a Demi-Plié before pushing into the jump.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Demi-plié / media flexión🇫🇷 French: Demi-plié
🇩🇪 German: Demi-Plié
🇮🇹 Italian: Demi-plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Demi-plié / meia flexão
🦵 Grand Plié
a deep bending of the knees, generally continuing beyond the depth of a demi-plié
Example: The Grand Plié was performed slowly with the torso held upright.
🇫🇷 French: Grand plié
🇩🇪 German: Grand Plié / tiefe Kniebeuge
🇮🇹 Italian: Grand plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Grand plié / flexão profunda
💡 Nuance: Heel behavior depends on the foot position. For example, the heels remain down in a Grand Plié in second position.
a deep bending of the knees, generally continuing beyond the depth of a demi-plié
Example: The Grand Plié was performed slowly with the torso held upright.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Grand plié / flexión profunda🇫🇷 French: Grand plié
🇩🇪 German: Grand Plié / tiefe Kniebeuge
🇮🇹 Italian: Grand plié
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Grand plié / flexão profunda
💡 Nuance: Heel behavior depends on the foot position. For example, the heels remain down in a Grand Plié in second position.
⬆️ Relevé
a rising movement onto demi-pointe or pointe, commonly performed from a plié
Example: She rose through a smooth Relevé and balanced on Demi-Pointe.
🇫🇷 French: Relevé
🇩🇪 German: Relevé
🇮🇹 Italian: Relevé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Relevé
💡 Nuance: Some ballet methods distinguish Relevé, which begins with a plié, from a straight-legged rise sometimes called an élévé.
a rising movement onto demi-pointe or pointe, commonly performed from a plié
Example: She rose through a smooth Relevé and balanced on Demi-Pointe.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Relevé🇫🇷 French: Relevé
🇩🇪 German: Relevé
🇮🇹 Italian: Relevé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Relevé
💡 Nuance: Some ballet methods distinguish Relevé, which begins with a plié, from a straight-legged rise sometimes called an élévé.
➡️ Tendu
a movement in which the working foot slides along the floor until the leg and foot are fully stretched, while the toes remain in contact with the floor
Example: The teacher asked for a slower Tendu to the side.
🇫🇷 French: Tendu / battement tendu
🇩🇪 German: Tendu / Battement tendu
🇮🇹 Italian: Tendu / battement tendu
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Tendu / battement tendu
a movement in which the working foot slides along the floor until the leg and foot are fully stretched, while the toes remain in contact with the floor
Example: The teacher asked for a slower Tendu to the side.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Tendu / battement tendu🇫🇷 French: Tendu / battement tendu
🇩🇪 German: Tendu / Battement tendu
🇮🇹 Italian: Tendu / battement tendu
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Tendu / battement tendu
⚡ Dégagé
a quick brushing movement in which the working foot leaves the floor slightly after extending through a tendu-like action
Example: The Dégagé was sharper and lifted higher than the Tendu.
🇫🇷 French: Dégagé
🇩🇪 German: Dégagé
🇮🇹 Italian: Dégagé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Dégagé
💡 Nuance: Terminology varies between ballet schools; a similar movement may be called battement glissé or battement dégagé.
a quick brushing movement in which the working foot leaves the floor slightly after extending through a tendu-like action
Example: The Dégagé was sharper and lifted higher than the Tendu.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Dégagé🇫🇷 French: Dégagé
🇩🇪 German: Dégagé
🇮🇹 Italian: Dégagé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Dégagé
💡 Nuance: Terminology varies between ballet schools; a similar movement may be called battement glissé or battement dégagé.
⭕ Rond de Jambe
a circular movement of the working leg, performed on the floor or in the air
Example: The Rond de Jambe traced a smooth semicircle across the floor.
🇫🇷 French: Rond de jambe
🇩🇪 German: Rond de jambe
🇮🇹 Italian: Rond de jambe
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Rond de jambe / círculo da perna
a circular movement of the working leg, performed on the floor or in the air
Example: The Rond de Jambe traced a smooth semicircle across the floor.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Rond de jambe / círculo de la pierna🇫🇷 French: Rond de jambe
🇩🇪 German: Rond de jambe
🇮🇹 Italian: Rond de jambe
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Rond de jambe / círculo da perna
🫠 Fondu
a movement involving a smooth bending and straightening of the supporting leg, often coordinated with the working leg
Example: The Fondu required both legs to coordinate smoothly as she lowered and rose.
🇫🇷 French: Fondu
🇩🇪 German: Fondu
🇮🇹 Italian: Fondu
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Fondu
a movement involving a smooth bending and straightening of the supporting leg, often coordinated with the working leg
Example: The Fondu required both legs to coordinate smoothly as she lowered and rose.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Fondu🇫🇷 French: Fondu
🇩🇪 German: Fondu
🇮🇹 Italian: Fondu
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Fondu
⚡ Frappé
a sharp striking or brushing action of the working foot used to develop speed and precision in the lower leg
Example: The Frappé was performed quickly with a sharply extended working leg.
🇫🇷 French: Frappé
🇩🇪 German: Frappé
🇮🇹 Italian: Frappé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Frappé
a sharp striking or brushing action of the working foot used to develop speed and precision in the lower leg
Example: The Frappé was performed quickly with a sharply extended working leg.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Frappé🇫🇷 French: Frappé
🇩🇪 German: Frappé
🇮🇹 Italian: Frappé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Frappé
🌷 Développé
a controlled movement in which the working leg is drawn upward in a bent position and then gradually extended outward
Example: She performed a slow Développé to the side and held the extended leg.
🇫🇷 French: Développé
🇩🇪 German: Développé
🇮🇹 Italian: Développé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Développé
a controlled movement in which the working leg is drawn upward in a bent position and then gradually extended outward
Example: She performed a slow Développé to the side and held the extended leg.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Développé🇫🇷 French: Développé
🇩🇪 German: Développé
🇮🇹 Italian: Développé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Développé
🔄 Passé
more precisely, an action in which the working foot passes the supporting knee while moving from one position to another
Example: The working foot moved through Passé as the leg traveled from front to back.
🇫🇷 French: Passé
🇩🇪 German: Passé
🇮🇹 Italian: Passé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Passé
💡 Nuance: Teachers often use Passé for the familiar bent-knee position near the supporting knee, even though Retiré is the more precise name for the held position.
more precisely, an action in which the working foot passes the supporting knee while moving from one position to another
Example: The working foot moved through Passé as the leg traveled from front to back.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Passé🇫🇷 French: Passé
🇩🇪 German: Passé
🇮🇹 Italian: Passé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Passé
💡 Nuance: Teachers often use Passé for the familiar bent-knee position near the supporting knee, even though Retiré is the more precise name for the held position.
🦵 Retiré
a position in which the working knee is bent and the pointed working foot is placed near the supporting knee
Example: She balanced in Retiré before beginning the Pirouette.
🇫🇷 French: Retiré
🇩🇪 German: Retiré
🇮🇹 Italian: Retiré
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Retiré
💡 Nuance: Retiré describes the position more precisely, while Passé traditionally describes passing through it. Everyday ballet-class usage often overlaps.
a position in which the working knee is bent and the pointed working foot is placed near the supporting knee
Example: She balanced in Retiré before beginning the Pirouette.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Retiré🇫🇷 French: Retiré
🇩🇪 German: Retiré
🇮🇹 Italian: Retiré
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Retiré
💡 Nuance: Retiré describes the position more precisely, while Passé traditionally describes passing through it. Everyday ballet-class usage often overlaps.
🌀 Poses, Turns & Turning Actions
🦢 Arabesque
a pose in which the dancer stands on one leg while extending the other leg behind the body
Example: She held the Arabesque with the back leg extended behind her.
🇫🇷 French: Arabesque
🇩🇪 German: Arabesque
🇮🇹 Italian: Arabesque
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Arabesque
💡 Nuance: Ballet methods number and organize Arabesque positions differently, especially in the placement of the arms and upper body.
a pose in which the dancer stands on one leg while extending the other leg behind the body
Example: She held the Arabesque with the back leg extended behind her.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Arabesque🇫🇷 French: Arabesque
🇩🇪 German: Arabesque
🇮🇹 Italian: Arabesque
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Arabesque
💡 Nuance: Ballet methods number and organize Arabesque positions differently, especially in the placement of the arms and upper body.
🦢 Attitude
a pose in which the working leg is lifted with the knee bent rather than fully straight
Example: The dancer held an Attitude with the lifted leg bent behind her.
🇫🇷 French: Attitude
🇩🇪 German: Attitude
🇮🇹 Italian: Attitude
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Attitude
💡 Nuance: Attitude can be performed to the front or back, though the back position is particularly recognizable.
a pose in which the working leg is lifted with the knee bent rather than fully straight
Example: The dancer held an Attitude with the lifted leg bent behind her.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Attitude🇫🇷 French: Attitude
🇩🇪 German: Attitude
🇮🇹 Italian: Attitude
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Attitude
💡 Nuance: Attitude can be performed to the front or back, though the back position is particularly recognizable.
🌀 Pirouette
a turn on one supporting leg, commonly performed on demi-pointe or pointe
Example: She completed a Pirouette and finished in fifth position.
🇫🇷 French: Pirouette
🇩🇪 German: Pirouette
🇮🇹 Italian: Pirouette
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pirouette / pirueta
a turn on one supporting leg, commonly performed on demi-pointe or pointe
Example: She completed a Pirouette and finished in fifth position.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Pirouette / pirueta🇫🇷 French: Pirouette
🇩🇪 German: Pirouette
🇮🇹 Italian: Pirouette
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pirouette / pirueta
📌 Piqué
an action in which the dancer steps directly onto a straight supporting leg, often onto demi-pointe or pointe
Example: She stepped onto the straight leg in Piqué and immediately began the turn.
🇫🇷 French: Piqué
🇩🇪 German: Piqué
🇮🇹 Italian: Piqué
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Piqué
💡 Nuance: Piqué can appear in several steps. A Piqué turn is only one familiar use of the action.
an action in which the dancer steps directly onto a straight supporting leg, often onto demi-pointe or pointe
Example: She stepped onto the straight leg in Piqué and immediately began the turn.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Piqué🇫🇷 French: Piqué
🇩🇪 German: Piqué
🇮🇹 Italian: Piqué
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Piqué
💡 Nuance: Piqué can appear in several steps. A Piqué turn is only one familiar use of the action.
🌀 Fouetté
a family of whipping movements in which the working leg or body creates a sharp change of direction or turning action
Example: The variation ended with a series of Fouetté turns.
🇫🇷 French: Fouetté
🇩🇪 German: Fouetté
🇮🇹 Italian: Fouetté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Fouetté
💡 Nuance: In everyday conversation, Fouetté often refers specifically to repeated fouetté turns, but the technical term applies to a broader family of whipping movements.
a family of whipping movements in which the working leg or body creates a sharp change of direction or turning action
Example: The variation ended with a series of Fouetté turns.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Fouetté🇫🇷 French: Fouetté
🇩🇪 German: Fouetté
🇮🇹 Italian: Fouetté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Fouetté
💡 Nuance: In everyday conversation, Fouetté often refers specifically to repeated fouetté turns, but the technical term applies to a broader family of whipping movements.
🪽 Jumps & Traveling Steps
🪽 Jeté
a broad family of jumping movements in which the dancer throws or brushes a leg and transfers through the air
Example: The Jeté traveled lightly across the floor from one foot to the other.
🇫🇷 French: Jeté
🇩🇪 German: Jeté
🇮🇹 Italian: Jeté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Jeté
a broad family of jumping movements in which the dancer throws or brushes a leg and transfers through the air
Example: The Jeté traveled lightly across the floor from one foot to the other.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Jeté🇫🇷 French: Jeté
🇩🇪 German: Jeté
🇮🇹 Italian: Jeté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Jeté
🦅 Grand Jeté
a large traveling leap from one foot to the other in which the legs extend widely in the air
Example: The Grand Jeté carried the dancer across the stage with both legs fully extended.
🇫🇷 French: Grand jeté
🇩🇪 German: Grand Jeté
🇮🇹 Italian: Grand jeté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Grand jeté
a large traveling leap from one foot to the other in which the legs extend widely in the air
Example: The Grand Jeté carried the dancer across the stage with both legs fully extended.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Grand jeté🇫🇷 French: Grand jeté
🇩🇪 German: Grand Jeté
🇮🇹 Italian: Grand jeté
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Grand jeté
🔗 Assemblé
a jump in which the dancer pushes from one foot, brings the legs together in the air, and lands on both feet
Example: The legs joined neatly in the air during the Assemblé.
🇫🇷 French: Assemblé
🇩🇪 German: Assemblé
🇮🇹 Italian: Assemblé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Assemblé
a jump in which the dancer pushes from one foot, brings the legs together in the air, and lands on both feet
Example: The legs joined neatly in the air during the Assemblé.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Assemblé🇫🇷 French: Assemblé
🇩🇪 German: Assemblé
🇮🇹 Italian: Assemblé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Assemblé
🪽 Sissonne
a family of jumps that usually begin from two feet and transfer the dancer onto one supporting leg
Example: She opened the working leg in the air during the Sissonne.
🇫🇷 French: Sissonne
🇩🇪 German: Sissonne
🇮🇹 Italian: Sissonne
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Sissonne
💡 Nuance: There are many Sissonne variations, so the precise landing and closing action depends on the specific form.
a family of jumps that usually begin from two feet and transfer the dancer onto one supporting leg
Example: She opened the working leg in the air during the Sissonne.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Sissonne🇫🇷 French: Sissonne
🇩🇪 German: Sissonne
🇮🇹 Italian: Sissonne
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Sissonne
💡 Nuance: There are many Sissonne variations, so the precise landing and closing action depends on the specific form.
🧊 Glissade
a small gliding traveling step that transfers weight from one foot to the other and is often used to connect larger jumps
Example: The Glissade connected smoothly into the Grand Jeté.
🇫🇷 French: Glissade
🇩🇪 German: Glissade
🇮🇹 Italian: Glissade
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Glissade
a small gliding traveling step that transfers weight from one foot to the other and is often used to connect larger jumps
Example: The Glissade connected smoothly into the Grand Jeté.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Glissade🇫🇷 French: Glissade
🇩🇪 German: Glissade
🇮🇹 Italian: Glissade
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Glissade
🏃 Chassé
a traveling step in which one foot appears to chase the other across the floor
Example: The dancer used a Chassé to travel quickly toward the corner.
🇫🇷 French: Chassé
🇩🇪 German: Chassé
🇮🇹 Italian: Chassé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Chassé
a traveling step in which one foot appears to chase the other across the floor
Example: The dancer used a Chassé to travel quickly toward the corner.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Chassé🇫🇷 French: Chassé
🇩🇪 German: Chassé
🇮🇹 Italian: Chassé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Chassé
↔️ Échappé
a movement in which the feet escape from a closed position to an open position, often returning afterward to a closed position
Example: The Échappé opened from fifth position into second position.
🇫🇷 French: Échappé
🇩🇪 German: Échappé
🇮🇹 Italian: Échappé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Échappé
💡 Nuance: Échappé can be performed as a jump or as a rising action on demi-pointe or pointe.
a movement in which the feet escape from a closed position to an open position, often returning afterward to a closed position
Example: The Échappé opened from fifth position into second position.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Échappé🇫🇷 French: Échappé
🇩🇪 German: Échappé
🇮🇹 Italian: Échappé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Échappé
💡 Nuance: Échappé can be performed as a jump or as a rising action on demi-pointe or pointe.
⚡ Entrechat
a beaten jump in which the dancer rapidly crosses or beats the legs in the air
Example: The dancer crossed the legs rapidly in the Entrechat before landing.
🇫🇷 French: Entrechat
🇩🇪 German: Entrechat
🇮🇹 Italian: Entrechat
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Entrechat
💡 Nuance: Numbers such as entrechat quatre identify particular patterns or counts of leg crossings and beats.
a beaten jump in which the dancer rapidly crosses or beats the legs in the air
Example: The dancer crossed the legs rapidly in the Entrechat before landing.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Entrechat🇫🇷 French: Entrechat
🇩🇪 German: Entrechat
🇮🇹 Italian: Entrechat
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Entrechat
💡 Nuance: Numbers such as entrechat quatre identify particular patterns or counts of leg crossings and beats.
🪽 Cabriole
a jumping step in which one leg beats against the other in the air, causing the upper leg to rebound or rise
Example: The legs struck together clearly in the Cabriole before the dancer landed.
🇫🇷 French: Cabriole
🇩🇪 German: Cabriole
🇮🇹 Italian: Cabriole
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Cabriole
a jumping step in which one leg beats against the other in the air, causing the upper leg to rebound or rise
Example: The legs struck together clearly in the Cabriole before the dancer landed.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Cabriole🇫🇷 French: Cabriole
🇩🇪 German: Cabriole
🇮🇹 Italian: Cabriole
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Cabriole
🎵 Balancé
a rocking or swaying three-step movement commonly associated with waltz rhythm
Example: The Balancé moved gently from side to side with the music.
🇫🇷 French: Balancé
🇩🇪 German: Balancé
🇮🇹 Italian: Balancé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Balancé
a rocking or swaying three-step movement commonly associated with waltz rhythm
Example: The Balancé moved gently from side to side with the music.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Balancé🇫🇷 French: Balancé
🇩🇪 German: Balancé
🇮🇹 Italian: Balancé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Balancé
⬆️ Temps Levé
a hop in which the dancer takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot
Example: She performed the Temps Levé on the supporting leg without changing feet.
🇫🇷 French: Temps levé
🇩🇪 German: Temps levé
🇮🇹 Italian: Temps levé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Temps levé
a hop in which the dancer takes off from one foot and lands on the same foot
Example: She performed the Temps Levé on the supporting leg without changing feet.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Temps levé🇫🇷 French: Temps levé
🇩🇪 German: Temps levé
🇮🇹 Italian: Temps levé
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Temps levé
👣 Pas de Bourrée
a small linking step sequence involving rapid transfers of weight between the feet
Example: The Pas de Bourrée connected the turn to the next traveling step.
🇫🇷 French: Pas de bourrée
🇩🇪 German: Pas de bourrée
🇮🇹 Italian: Pas de bourrée
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pas de bourrée
💡 Nuance: Pas de Bourrée has several forms and directions, so the exact foot pattern depends on the combination.
a small linking step sequence involving rapid transfers of weight between the feet
Example: The Pas de Bourrée connected the turn to the next traveling step.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Pas de bourrée🇫🇷 French: Pas de bourrée
🇩🇪 German: Pas de bourrée
🇮🇹 Italian: Pas de bourrée
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pas de bourrée
💡 Nuance: Pas de Bourrée has several forms and directions, so the exact foot pattern depends on the combination.
🎭 Class, Performance & Pointe Vocabulary
👥 Pas de Deux
a dance for two performers, particularly a partnered duet in ballet
Example: The two principal dancers performed the Pas de Deux together.
🇫🇷 French: Pas de deux
🇩🇪 German: Pas de deux
🇮🇹 Italian: Pas de deux
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pas de deux
a dance for two performers, particularly a partnered duet in ballet
Example: The two principal dancers performed the Pas de Deux together.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Pas de deux / paso a dos🇫🇷 French: Pas de deux
🇩🇪 German: Pas de deux
🇮🇹 Italian: Pas de deux
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pas de deux
🤲 Port de Bras
the carriage and coordinated movement of the arms through ballet positions
Example: The teacher asked for a softer Port de Bras through the transition.
🇫🇷 French: Port de bras
🇩🇪 German: Port de bras / Armführung
🇮🇹 Italian: Port de bras
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Port de bras / movimento dos braços
the carriage and coordinated movement of the arms through ballet positions
Example: The teacher asked for a softer Port de Bras through the transition.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Port de bras / movimiento de brazos🇫🇷 French: Port de bras
🇩🇪 German: Port de bras / Armführung
🇮🇹 Italian: Port de bras
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Port de bras / movimento dos braços
🌙 Adagio
slow, sustained ballet movement emphasizing control, balance, extension, and musical phrasing
Example: The Adagio included slow Développés and long balances.
🇫🇷 French: Adagio
🇩🇪 German: Adagio
🇮🇹 Italian: Adagio
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Adagio
💡 Nuance: In some ballet traditions, especially British usage, adage is also used for slow sustained exercises.
slow, sustained ballet movement emphasizing control, balance, extension, and musical phrasing
Example: The Adagio included slow Développés and long balances.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Adagio🇫🇷 French: Adagio
🇩🇪 German: Adagio
🇮🇹 Italian: Adagio
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Adagio
💡 Nuance: In some ballet traditions, especially British usage, adage is also used for slow sustained exercises.
⚡ Allegro
brisk ballet movement, especially combinations centered on jumps and quick traveling steps
Example: The Allegro combination included Assemblés, Jetés, and quick changes of direction.
🇫🇷 French: Allegro
🇩🇪 German: Allegro
🇮🇹 Italian: Allegro
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Allegro
brisk ballet movement, especially combinations centered on jumps and quick traveling steps
Example: The Allegro combination included Assemblés, Jetés, and quick changes of direction.
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🇪🇸 Spanish: Allegro🇫🇷 French: Allegro
🇩🇪 German: Allegro
🇮🇹 Italian: Allegro
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Allegro
🩰 En Pointe
dancing while supported on the tips of the toes in specially constructed pointe shoes
Example: The dancer crossed the stage En Pointe during the variation.
🇫🇷 French: En pointe
🇩🇪 German: Auf Spitze / en pointe
🇮🇹 Italian: Sulle punte / en pointe
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Nas pontas / en pointe
dancing while supported on the tips of the toes in specially constructed pointe shoes
Example: The dancer crossed the stage En Pointe during the variation.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: En pointe / en puntas🇫🇷 French: En pointe
🇩🇪 German: Auf Spitze / en pointe
🇮🇹 Italian: Sulle punte / en pointe
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Nas pontas / en pointe
🦶 Demi-Pointe
a position in which the heels are raised and the dancer is supported on the balls of the feet rather than the tips of the toes
Example: The balance was held on Demi-Pointe rather than En Pointe.
🇫🇷 French: Demi-pointe
🇩🇪 German: Halbe Spitze
🇮🇹 Italian: Mezza punta
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Meia ponta
a position in which the heels are raised and the dancer is supported on the balls of the feet rather than the tips of the toes
Example: The balance was held on Demi-Pointe rather than En Pointe.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Media punta🇫🇷 French: Demi-pointe
🇩🇪 German: Halbe Spitze
🇮🇹 Italian: Mezza punta
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Meia ponta
🪵 Barre
the horizontal support used during ballet exercises, and by extension the section of class performed while using it
Example: The class began at the Barre with Pliés and Tendus.
🇫🇷 French: Barre
🇩🇪 German: Ballettstange / Barre
🇮🇹 Italian: Sbarra
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Barra
the horizontal support used during ballet exercises, and by extension the section of class performed while using it
Example: The class began at the Barre with Pliés and Tendus.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Barra🇫🇷 French: Barre
🇩🇪 German: Ballettstange / Barre
🇮🇹 Italian: Sbarra
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Barra
🎯 Center
the portion of ballet class performed away from the barre in the open studio space
Example: After Barre, the dancers moved to Center for Adagio and turns.
🇫🇷 French: Centre
🇩🇪 German: Mitte / Center
🇮🇹 Italian: Centro
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Centro
💡 Nuance: American English commonly uses Center; British ballet writing commonly uses Centre.
the portion of ballet class performed away from the barre in the open studio space
Example: After Barre, the dancers moved to Center for Adagio and turns.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Centro🇫🇷 French: Centre
🇩🇪 German: Mitte / Center
🇮🇹 Italian: Centro
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Centro
💡 Nuance: American English commonly uses Center; British ballet writing commonly uses Centre.
🔄 Turnout
the outward rotation of the legs from the hips that underlies many positions and movements in classical ballet
Example: The teacher reminded the class to maintain Turnout from the hips.
🇫🇷 French: En dehors / rotation externe
🇩🇪 German: Auswärtsdrehung
🇮🇹 Italian: Rotazione esterna / en dehors
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Rotação externa / en dehors
the outward rotation of the legs from the hips that underlies many positions and movements in classical ballet
Example: The teacher reminded the class to maintain Turnout from the hips.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Rotación externa / en dehors🇫🇷 French: En dehors / rotation externe
🇩🇪 German: Auswärtsdrehung
🇮🇹 Italian: Rotazione esterna / en dehors
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Rotação externa / en dehors
🧭 Directions, Orientation & Body Placement
✚ En Croix
performing an exercise in a cross-like sequence, typically front, side, back, and side
Example: The Tendus were performed En Croix from fifth position.
🇫🇷 French: En croix
🇩🇪 German: En croix / kreuzweise
🇮🇹 Italian: En croix / a croce
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En croix / em cruz
performing an exercise in a cross-like sequence, typically front, side, back, and side
Example: The Tendus were performed En Croix from fifth position.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: En croix / en cruz🇫🇷 French: En croix
🇩🇪 German: En croix / kreuzweise
🇮🇹 Italian: En croix / a croce
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En croix / em cruz
↗️ En Dehors
an outward direction, used to describe the path of certain leg movements or the direction of turns
Example: The Pirouette turned En Dehors away from the supporting leg.
🇫🇷 French: En dehors
🇩🇪 German: En dehors / nach außen
🇮🇹 Italian: En dehors / verso l'esterno
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En dehors / para fora
💡 Nuance: The exact meaning depends on context. En Dehors can describe circular leg movement, turning direction, or outward rotation terminology.
an outward direction, used to describe the path of certain leg movements or the direction of turns
Example: The Pirouette turned En Dehors away from the supporting leg.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: En dehors / hacia afuera🇫🇷 French: En dehors
🇩🇪 German: En dehors / nach außen
🇮🇹 Italian: En dehors / verso l'esterno
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En dehors / para fora
💡 Nuance: The exact meaning depends on context. En Dehors can describe circular leg movement, turning direction, or outward rotation terminology.
↙️ En Dedans
an inward direction, used to describe the path of certain leg movements or the direction of turns
Example: The next Pirouette was performed En Dedans toward the supporting leg.
🇫🇷 French: En dedans
🇩🇪 German: En dedans / nach innen
🇮🇹 Italian: En dedans / verso l'interno
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En dedans / para dentro
an inward direction, used to describe the path of certain leg movements or the direction of turns
Example: The next Pirouette was performed En Dedans toward the supporting leg.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: En dedans / hacia adentro🇫🇷 French: En dedans
🇩🇪 German: En dedans / nach innen
🇮🇹 Italian: En dedans / verso l'interno
🇵🇹 Portuguese: En dedans / para dentro
↔️ À la Seconde
a position or movement directed to the side, corresponding to second-position alignment
Example: The dancer extended the working leg À la Seconde.
🇫🇷 French: À la seconde
🇩🇪 German: À la seconde / zur Seite
🇮🇹 Italian: À la seconde / alla seconda
🇵🇹 Portuguese: À la seconde / à segunda
a position or movement directed to the side, corresponding to second-position alignment
Example: The dancer extended the working leg À la Seconde.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: À la seconde / a segunda🇫🇷 French: À la seconde
🇩🇪 German: À la seconde / zur Seite
🇮🇹 Italian: À la seconde / alla seconda
🇵🇹 Portuguese: À la seconde / à segunda
❌ Croisé
a body orientation in which the dancer is angled to the audience and the legs appear visually crossed
Example: She faced the corner in a Croisé position with one leg extended.
🇫🇷 French: Croisé
🇩🇪 German: Croisé / gekreuzt
🇮🇹 Italian: Croisé / incrociato
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Croisé / cruzado
a body orientation in which the dancer is angled to the audience and the legs appear visually crossed
Example: She faced the corner in a Croisé position with one leg extended.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Croisé / cruzado🇫🇷 French: Croisé
🇩🇪 German: Croisé / gekreuzt
🇮🇹 Italian: Croisé / incrociato
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Croisé / cruzado
↗️ Effacé
an angled body orientation in which the legs appear open rather than visually crossed from the audience's perspective
Example: The dancer changed from Croisé to Effacé without changing the extended leg.
🇫🇷 French: Effacé
🇩🇪 German: Effacé / offen
🇮🇹 Italian: Effacé / aperto
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Effacé / aberto
💡 Nuance: Effacé is commonly contrasted with Croisé. Some ballet methods use somewhat different terminology for comparable stage orientations.
an angled body orientation in which the legs appear open rather than visually crossed from the audience's perspective
Example: The dancer changed from Croisé to Effacé without changing the extended leg.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Effacé / abierto🇫🇷 French: Effacé
🇩🇪 German: Effacé / offen
🇮🇹 Italian: Effacé / aperto
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Effacé / aberto
💡 Nuance: Effacé is commonly contrasted with Croisé. Some ballet methods use somewhat different terminology for comparable stage orientations.
🎭 Épaulement
the coordinated use and orientation of the shoulders, head, and upper body to give dimension and expression to ballet positions
Example: The Épaulement changed the pose by turning the shoulders and head in relation to the legs.
🇫🇷 French: Épaulement
🇩🇪 German: Épaulement / Schulterführung
🇮🇹 Italian: Épaulement / uso delle spalle
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Épaulement / colocação dos ombros
the coordinated use and orientation of the shoulders, head, and upper body to give dimension and expression to ballet positions
Example: The Épaulement changed the pose by turning the shoulders and head in relation to the legs.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Épaulement / colocación de hombros🇫🇷 French: Épaulement
🇩🇪 German: Épaulement / Schulterführung
🇮🇹 Italian: Épaulement / uso delle spalle
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Épaulement / colocação dos ombros
🎟️ Ballet Company & Performance Vocabulary
👥 Corps de Ballet
the ensemble of ballet-company dancers who perform group roles and coordinated stage patterns
Example: The Corps de Ballet moved together in precise lines across the stage.
🇫🇷 French: Corps de ballet
🇩🇪 German: Corps de ballet
🇮🇹 Italian: Corpo di ballo
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Corpo de baile
💡 Nuance: Corps de Ballet can describe both the ensemble itself and a professional company rank.
the ensemble of ballet-company dancers who perform group roles and coordinated stage patterns
Example: The Corps de Ballet moved together in precise lines across the stage.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Cuerpo de baile🇫🇷 French: Corps de ballet
🇩🇪 German: Corps de ballet
🇮🇹 Italian: Corpo di ballo
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Corpo de baile
💡 Nuance: Corps de Ballet can describe both the ensemble itself and a professional company rank.
⭐ Soloist
a ballet-company dancer who performs featured and solo roles and who, in many companies, holds a rank above the corps de ballet
Example: The Soloist performed a featured role in the second act.
🇫🇷 French: Soliste
🇩🇪 German: Solist
🇮🇹 Italian: Solista
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Solista
💡 Nuance: Company hierarchies vary. Some organizations use additional ranks such as demi-soloist or first soloist.
a ballet-company dancer who performs featured and solo roles and who, in many companies, holds a rank above the corps de ballet
Example: The Soloist performed a featured role in the second act.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Solista🇫🇷 French: Soliste
🇩🇪 German: Solist
🇮🇹 Italian: Solista
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Solista
💡 Nuance: Company hierarchies vary. Some organizations use additional ranks such as demi-soloist or first soloist.
🌟 Principal Dancer
a dancer at or near the highest performing rank in many professional ballet companies, regularly entrusted with major leading roles
Example: The Principal Dancer performed the leading role in the evening's ballet.
🇫🇷 French: Danseur principal / danseuse principale
🇩🇪 German: Erster Solist / Principal Dancer
🇮🇹 Italian: Primo ballerino / prima ballerina
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Bailarino principal
💡 Nuance: Rank names differ between companies. Principal Dancer is common in English-speaking companies but is not a universal title.
a dancer at or near the highest performing rank in many professional ballet companies, regularly entrusted with major leading roles
Example: The Principal Dancer performed the leading role in the evening's ballet.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Bailarín principal🇫🇷 French: Danseur principal / danseuse principale
🇩🇪 German: Erster Solist / Principal Dancer
🇮🇹 Italian: Primo ballerino / prima ballerina
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Bailarino principal
💡 Nuance: Rank names differ between companies. Principal Dancer is common in English-speaking companies but is not a universal title.
🎭 Variation
a solo dance within a ballet or a solo excerpt performed independently in class, auditions, competitions, or performances
Example: She rehearsed the Variation several times before the performance.
🇫🇷 French: Variation
🇩🇪 German: Variation
🇮🇹 Italian: Variazione
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Variação
a solo dance within a ballet or a solo excerpt performed independently in class, auditions, competitions, or performances
Example: She rehearsed the Variation several times before the performance.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Variación🇫🇷 French: Variation
🇩🇪 German: Variation
🇮🇹 Italian: Variazione
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Variação
🙇 Révérence
a formal sequence of bows, curtsies, or gestures of respect performed at the end of a ballet class or presentation
Example: The class finished with a Révérence to the teacher and pianist.
🇫🇷 French: Révérence
🇩🇪 German: Révérence / Verbeugung
🇮🇹 Italian: Révérence / riverenza
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Révérence / reverência
a formal sequence of bows, curtsies, or gestures of respect performed at the end of a ballet class or presentation
Example: The class finished with a Révérence to the teacher and pianist.
Show translations
🇪🇸 Spanish: Révérence / reverencia🇫🇷 French: Révérence
🇩🇪 German: Révérence / Verbeugung
🇮🇹 Italian: Révérence / riverenza
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Révérence / reverência
🧠 Useful Distinctions
🦵 Plié vs. Demi-Plié
Plié is the general term for bending the knees. Demi-Plié specifically means a partial bend in which the heels normally remain on the floor.
Plié is the general term for bending the knees. Demi-Plié specifically means a partial bend in which the heels normally remain on the floor.
🦵 Demi-Plié vs. Grand Plié
Demi-Plié is a shallower bend. Grand Plié continues into a much deeper knee bend.
Demi-Plié is a shallower bend. Grand Plié continues into a much deeper knee bend.
➡️ Tendu vs. Dégagé
In a Tendu, the toes remain in contact with the floor at full extension. In a Dégagé, the foot brushes away from the floor and lifts slightly into the air.
In a Tendu, the toes remain in contact with the floor at full extension. In a Dégagé, the foot brushes away from the floor and lifts slightly into the air.
🔄 Passé vs. Retiré
In precise terminology, Passé describes the action of the working foot passing the supporting knee, while Retiré describes the bent-knee position itself. Many teachers nevertheless use the terms interchangeably.
In precise terminology, Passé describes the action of the working foot passing the supporting knee, while Retiré describes the bent-knee position itself. Many teachers nevertheless use the terms interchangeably.
🦢 Arabesque vs. Attitude
In an Arabesque, the working leg is extended behind the dancer. In an Attitude, the lifted working leg is bent at the knee.
In an Arabesque, the working leg is extended behind the dancer. In an Attitude, the lifted working leg is bent at the knee.
⬆️ Relevé vs. Piqué
A Relevé is a rising action onto demi-pointe or pointe. In a Piqué, the dancer steps directly onto a straight supporting leg, usually already arriving on demi-pointe or pointe.
A Relevé is a rising action onto demi-pointe or pointe. In a Piqué, the dancer steps directly onto a straight supporting leg, usually already arriving on demi-pointe or pointe.
🪽 Jeté vs. Grand Jeté
Jeté names a broad family of thrown or traveling jumps. A Grand Jeté is a particularly large traveling leap with widely extended legs.
Jeté names a broad family of thrown or traveling jumps. A Grand Jeté is a particularly large traveling leap with widely extended legs.
🔗 Assemblé vs. Sissonne
An Assemblé typically takes off from one foot, brings the legs together in the air, and lands on two. A Sissonne generally begins from two feet and transfers onto one leg, although individual Sissonne variations differ.
An Assemblé typically takes off from one foot, brings the legs together in the air, and lands on two. A Sissonne generally begins from two feet and transfers onto one leg, although individual Sissonne variations differ.
🧊 Glissade vs. Chassé
A Glissade is a gliding linking step commonly used between ballet jumps. In a Chassé, one foot appears to chase the other as the dancer travels.
A Glissade is a gliding linking step commonly used between ballet jumps. In a Chassé, one foot appears to chase the other as the dancer travels.
⚡ Entrechat vs. Cabriole
An Entrechat involves rapid crossings or beats of the legs beneath the dancer. In a Cabriole, one leg strikes the other in the air and causes it to rebound upward.
An Entrechat involves rapid crossings or beats of the legs beneath the dancer. In a Cabriole, one leg strikes the other in the air and causes it to rebound upward.
🌙 Adagio vs. Allegro
Adagio emphasizes slow, sustained movement, control, and balance. Allegro describes quicker movement and especially jumping combinations.
Adagio emphasizes slow, sustained movement, control, and balance. Allegro describes quicker movement and especially jumping combinations.
🩰 En Pointe vs. Demi-Pointe
En Pointe means being supported on the tips of the toes in pointe shoes. Demi-Pointe means rising onto the balls of the feet with the heels lifted.
En Pointe means being supported on the tips of the toes in pointe shoes. Demi-Pointe means rising onto the balls of the feet with the heels lifted.
🪵 Barre vs. Center
Barre work uses the horizontal support for exercises and technical preparation. Center work is performed away from the barre in the open studio.
Barre work uses the horizontal support for exercises and technical preparation. Center work is performed away from the barre in the open studio.
↗️ En Dehors vs. En Dedans
En Dehors indicates an outward direction. En Dedans indicates an inward direction. The exact pathway depends on whether the terms describe a turn, Rond de Jambe, or another movement.
En Dehors indicates an outward direction. En Dedans indicates an inward direction. The exact pathway depends on whether the terms describe a turn, Rond de Jambe, or another movement.
✚ En Croix vs. À la Seconde
En Croix describes a sequence performed through multiple directions in a cross pattern. À la Seconde specifically indicates a position or movement to the side.
En Croix describes a sequence performed through multiple directions in a cross pattern. À la Seconde specifically indicates a position or movement to the side.
❌ Croisé vs. Effacé
In Croisé, the dancer's angled position makes the legs appear crossed to the audience. In Effacé, the position appears more open rather than crossed.
In Croisé, the dancer's angled position makes the legs appear crossed to the audience. In Effacé, the position appears more open rather than crossed.
🎭 Épaulement vs. Port de Bras
Épaulement concerns the relationship of the shoulders, head, and upper torso to the pose. Port de Bras describes the placement and movement of the arms.
Épaulement concerns the relationship of the shoulders, head, and upper torso to the pose. Port de Bras describes the placement and movement of the arms.
👥 Corps de Ballet vs. Soloist
The Corps de Ballet performs ensemble roles and coordinated group choreography. A Soloist generally performs more featured and individual roles.
The Corps de Ballet performs ensemble roles and coordinated group choreography. A Soloist generally performs more featured and individual roles.
⭐ Soloist vs. Principal Dancer
In many companies, a Soloist is a featured rank below Principal Dancer. Principals regularly perform major leading roles. Exact hierarchies and titles vary between companies.
In many companies, a Soloist is a featured rank below Principal Dancer. Principals regularly perform major leading roles. Exact hierarchies and titles vary between companies.
🎭 Variation vs. Pas de Deux
A Variation is usually a solo dance or solo excerpt. A Pas de Deux is a duet for two dancers.
A Variation is usually a solo dance or solo excerpt. A Pas de Deux is a duet for two dancers.
🙇 Révérence vs. Performance Bow
A Révérence is a formal ballet sequence of respectful gestures and may conclude a class. A performance bow is the broader theatrical act of acknowledging the audience after a performance.
A Révérence is a formal ballet sequence of respectful gestures and may conclude a class. A performance bow is the broader theatrical act of acknowledging the audience after a performance.
💬 Everyday Ballet Phrases
🔄 Passé and Retiré are often used interchangeably, but Retiré more precisely names the position at the knee.
recognizing a common difference between everyday ballet-class usage and more precise terminology
🇫🇷 Passé et Retiré sont souvent employés de manière interchangeable, mais Retiré désigne plus précisément la position au niveau du genou.
🇩🇪 Passé und Retiré werden oft austauschbar verwendet, aber Retiré bezeichnet genauer die Position am Knie.
🇮🇹 Passé e Retiré vengono spesso usati in modo intercambiabile, ma Retiré indica più precisamente la posizione vicino al ginocchio.
🇵🇹 Passé e Retiré são frequentemente usados como sinônimos, mas Retiré denomina com mais precisão a posição junto ao joelho.
recognizing a common difference between everyday ballet-class usage and more precise terminology
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🇪🇸 Passé y Retiré suelen usarse indistintamente, pero Retiré denomina con mayor precisión la posición junto a la rodilla.🇫🇷 Passé et Retiré sont souvent employés de manière interchangeable, mais Retiré désigne plus précisément la position au niveau du genou.
🇩🇪 Passé und Retiré werden oft austauschbar verwendet, aber Retiré bezeichnet genauer die Position am Knie.
🇮🇹 Passé e Retiré vengono spesso usati in modo intercambiabile, ma Retiré indica più precisamente la posizione vicino al ginocchio.
🇵🇹 Passé e Retiré são frequentemente usados como sinônimos, mas Retiré denomina com mais precisão a posição junto ao joelho.
🩰 En Pointe means dancing on the tips of the toes, while Demi-Pointe means standing on the balls of the feet.
distinguishing two fundamental foot-support terms
🇫🇷 En Pointe signifie danser sur l'extrémité des orteils, tandis que Demi-Pointe signifie se tenir sur l'avant des pieds.
🇩🇪 En Pointe bedeutet, auf den Zehenspitzen zu tanzen, während Demi-Pointe bedeutet, auf den Fußballen zu stehen.
🇮🇹 En Pointe significa danzare sulle punte dei piedi, mentre Demi-Pointe significa stare sugli avampiedi.
🇵🇹 En Pointe significa dançar nas pontas dos pés, enquanto Demi-Pointe significa apoiar-se na parte anterior dos pés.
distinguishing two fundamental foot-support terms
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🇪🇸 En Pointe significa bailar sobre las puntas de los dedos, mientras que Demi-Pointe significa apoyarse sobre la parte anterior de los pies.🇫🇷 En Pointe signifie danser sur l'extrémité des orteils, tandis que Demi-Pointe signifie se tenir sur l'avant des pieds.
🇩🇪 En Pointe bedeutet, auf den Zehenspitzen zu tanzen, während Demi-Pointe bedeutet, auf den Fußballen zu stehen.
🇮🇹 En Pointe significa danzare sulle punte dei piedi, mentre Demi-Pointe significa stare sugli avampiedi.
🇵🇹 En Pointe significa dançar nas pontas dos pés, enquanto Demi-Pointe significa apoiar-se na parte anterior dos pés.
🦢 In Arabesque the working leg is straight behind the dancer, while in Attitude the lifted leg is bent.
distinguishing two of ballet's most recognizable poses
🇫🇷 En Arabesque, la jambe de travail est tendue derrière le danseur, tandis qu'en Attitude la jambe levée est pliée.
🇩🇪 In Arabesque ist das Arbeitsbein hinter dem Tänzer gestreckt, während das angehobene Bein in Attitude gebeugt ist.
🇮🇹 In Arabesque la gamba di lavoro è distesa dietro il danzatore, mentre in Attitude la gamba sollevata è piegata.
🇵🇹 Em Arabesque a perna de trabalho fica estendida atrás do bailarino, enquanto em Attitude a perna elevada fica dobrada.
distinguishing two of ballet's most recognizable poses
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🇪🇸 En Arabesque la pierna de trabajo está estirada detrás del bailarín, mientras que en Attitude la pierna elevada está flexionada.🇫🇷 En Arabesque, la jambe de travail est tendue derrière le danseur, tandis qu'en Attitude la jambe levée est pliée.
🇩🇪 In Arabesque ist das Arbeitsbein hinter dem Tänzer gestreckt, während das angehobene Bein in Attitude gebeugt ist.
🇮🇹 In Arabesque la gamba di lavoro è distesa dietro il danzatore, mentre in Attitude la gamba sollevata è piegata.
🇵🇹 Em Arabesque a perna de trabalho fica estendida atrás do bailarino, enquanto em Attitude a perna elevada fica dobrada.
🌙 Adagio focuses on slow sustained movement, while Allegro usually includes quicker steps and jumps.
distinguishing two major movement qualities and sections of ballet class
🇫🇷 L'Adagio met l'accent sur des mouvements lents et soutenus, tandis que l'Allegro comprend généralement des pas et des sauts plus rapides.
🇩🇪 Adagio konzentriert sich auf langsame, gehaltene Bewegungen, während Allegro normalerweise schnellere Schritte und Sprünge umfasst.
🇮🇹 L'Adagio si concentra su movimenti lenti e sostenuti, mentre l'Allegro comprende generalmente passi e salti più rapidi.
🇵🇹 O Adagio se concentra em movimentos lentos e sustentados, enquanto o Allegro normalmente inclui passos e saltos mais rápidos.
distinguishing two major movement qualities and sections of ballet class
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🇪🇸 Adagio se centra en movimientos lentos y sostenidos, mientras que Allegro normalmente incluye pasos y saltos más rápidos.🇫🇷 L'Adagio met l'accent sur des mouvements lents et soutenus, tandis que l'Allegro comprend généralement des pas et des sauts plus rapides.
🇩🇪 Adagio konzentriert sich auf langsame, gehaltene Bewegungen, während Allegro normalerweise schnellere Schritte und Sprünge umfasst.
🇮🇹 L'Adagio si concentra su movimenti lenti e sostenuti, mentre l'Allegro comprende generalmente passi e salti più rapidi.
🇵🇹 O Adagio se concentra em movimentos lentos e sustentados, enquanto o Allegro normalmente inclui passos e saltos mais rápidos.
🏆 Final Practice
English in the Real World:
Imagine you are taking a ballet class, watching a rehearsal, reading casting information, or discussing choreography. Choose the ballet term that best matches the movement, position, direction, class section, or professional role.
Imagine you are taking a ballet class, watching a rehearsal, reading casting information, or discussing choreography. Choose the ballet term that best matches the movement, position, direction, class section, or professional role.
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