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Title

Ballet Terms

Description

Spring Semester 2013

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Subject

Dance

Level

Undergraduate 2

Created

05/01/2013

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Term

Cabriole (ka-bree-AWL)

Definition

The legs beat in the air either petite, which are carried out at 45 degrees. Or Grande, which are carried out at 90 degrees.

Term

Chassé (sha-SAY)

Definition

Chased.

This is a travelling step where the legs move forward in a series, taking the body forward too.

Term

Chaînés (sheh-NAY)

Definition

Chains, Links.

A fast series of turns, on pointe or demi-pointe, with the legs held tightly together to create an exciting and energetic effect.

Term

Changement de pieds (shahnzh-MAHN duh pyay)

Definition

Change of the feet.