Ballet movements

sliding one leg along the floor and chasing it with the back foot (or vise versa) - literally means 'to chase'

standing on the supporting leg while the working leg is turned out and extended behind the body, with both legs held straight.

a leap from one foot to the other in which the feet are drawn up and the knees are bent so that the legs form a diamond

bending the leg upwards, with the toes typically connected to the other leg just above the knee

a deep bending of the knees

a quick jump from two feet to two feet in fifth position

A transitional movement in ballet in which the dancer transfers body weight quickly from foot to foot in three small steps

a pointing of the foot in which the foot leaves the floor

a step where one foot cuts the other foot away, taking its place

a movement of the arms

a pirouette in which the ballerina whips her raised leg around in an eggbeater motion while spinning on the other leg

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

a type of jump where the dancer extends one leg then jumps off the floor with the other

turning in a sus-sous or fifth position en pointe and ending up with the opposite foot in front.

short, rapid, turns performed in a straight line