Ballet Terms

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"step of the cat"

the leg extended, with foot pointed, in any direction

position with straight leg extended, balanced on the other leg, and arms complimentary to the leg

the general term for dancers dancing on the tips of their toes

preparation for a combination of movements

a turn with heel on floor; OR a turning around in a position of a ballerina by a cavalier

a jump involving throwing

to the back

jump with two legs attaching in air; no traveling

a partnering of a ballerina and a danseur

a falling step

to the outside

jump in fifth position and the feet switching positions

a whipping movement

working foot placed between base of calf and top of the ankle on other leg

crossed

a turn by a dancer, usually with their leg in retire

movements done all the way around, in the shape of a cross

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facing the front

"circle of the leg"

a gliding jump

to the front

working leg brought up the other to the knee and opened to a position

a jump where the legs switch position twice before landing

a jump in general

dancer raised on toes

to the inside

striking with the foot

a movement that can be described as "pricking"

movement in the form of a curtsey or bow to show respect and thanks to audience or instructor

the position of the leg, with knee bent, against the other knee

the movement to achieve this position

"beating steps"

to the second OR to the side

movement of the arms