This term was originally used to refer to the principal female dancer of a company who performed the leading roles. Balancé can also be done en avant or en arrière. This would normally be followed by another balancé to the opposite side. Then the weight will return to the FF in demi-plié and the BF will be positioned in cou-de-pied derrière. After this, the weight will be shifted to the BF and both legs will be straightened, lifting the FF slightly off the ground.
The dancer will start from a demi-plié in fifth position, the foot that is in the front (FF) will degagé to the side, then the foot that was back (BF) will gently push off the floor and land in a demi-pointe behind the FF that is in a demi-plié. Step that shifts the weight of the body from one foot to the other this shift gives the illusion that the dancer is rocking his/her body from side to side. En avant is used to indicate that the execution of a step will move the dancer towards the audience.
The arms may be positioned according to the line that wants to be created (over the head, or just one arm over the head and the other extended to the side). The leg that is en l’air will be turned out and bent at an angle of 90 degrees or more, this depends on the school. Pose in which the body is balanced in one leg while the other leg is lifted to the front, to the side or to the back. For small jumps, the legs may remain separated in the air and only come together as they land in demi-plié.Īssemblés can be done in all directions: dessus, dessous, devant, derrière, en avant, en arrière and also while turning in the air: en tournant. Both legs will be joined in the air and then land in a demi-plié in fifth position. After this, the dancer will push off the floor with the supporting leg and fully extend the toes. The dancer will start from a demi-plié in fifth position, then one leg will brush the floor and be extended to the side. Assemblé is a step that can be executed as a small (petit) or big (grand) jump.
En arrière is used to indicate that the execution of a step will move the dancer away from the audience. Arabesque is one of the most used positions in classical repertoire. There are four different arabesques, each type is differentiated by the arms’ position. The position of the arms is determined by the type of line that the dancer has to create with his/her body. Pose in which one leg is extended behind the body forming a right or acute angle with the back, while the supporting leg is straight or in demi-plié. It normally refers to the action of lengthening the arms into a straight line for a balanced or static position. In Ballet, it is normally associated with jumping combinations, in which the feet and legs must move very fast, but the arms and torso must show tranquility and grace. Allégro is used to describe all movement combinations that are done at a fast tempo and require agility and precision from the dancer. It can refer to the working leg, meaning that this leg will be lifted from the floor while the supporting leg is still in contact with it for example, rond de jambe en l’air or to a movement done completely in the air with no contact with the floor for example, tour en l’air.Īllégro įast and lively movement. This term is used to indicate that a movement will be performed in the air (en l’air). An Adagio is composed of static positions where the dancer’s lines and extensions can be appreciated, and of promenades and turns in which the dancer must show control and elegance.Īdagio can also refer to one of the composing parts of a classical pas de deux, in which the ballerina shows her lines, control and extensions while being supported by her male partner. It is characterized by the ease and grace of the positions and connections, and builds the dancer’s control and endurance. Adagio is a center combination consisting of controlled, lyrical and continuous steps. New! Some basic Ballet definitions have video links attached to them. You may find it easier to watch a video demonstration of the ballet moves – we just started adding them. Because there are so many specific positions and variations, it helps to know the definitions. We tried to explain them in the most simple and easy way.īallet Terminology is very important to learn for anyone starting with this form of dance. Check out the text ‘A to Z’ ballet terms below.
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