FREE Dance Terminology Question and Answers

Question 1

The basis for ballet. a position where the knees (and feet) point in opposite directions as a result of rotating the legs outward from the hips

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Turn-out

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Placement

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Developpe'

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Tendu

Question 2

The way the body is carried and positioned.

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Posture

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Alignment

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Balance

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Position

Question 3

A foot position when your big toe is pointed downward toward the ground, your leg is extended, and your foot is parallel to your leg.

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Point

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Degage´

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Retire'

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Port de bras

Question 4

A standing position when one leg is straight (or bent) and the other is extended behind you.

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Arabesque

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Eleve´

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Pose

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Attitude

Question 5

A controlled one-leg 180-degree turn

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Pirouette

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Balance

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Chasse'

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Soutenu

Question 6

Going through a dance routine's movements without actually dancing them all the way through in order to become familiar with the steps before performing.

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Marking

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Practice

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Faking

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Placement

Question 7

The alignment of your body's components to create a graceful and harmonious line.

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Alignment

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Posture

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Balance

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Position