A smooth and continuous bending of the knees from a standing position in ballet is called what?
"over shoulders, shoulders over hips over knees and knees over feet. When initiating a grand-plie one must pull up and resist against going down. Lengthening from the center and back of the head and pressing down through the floor through the balls of the feet. As you are bending your knees you have to maintain the proper alignment and make sure that the knees are going over the big toe. Heels come off the ground past demi-plié with the feet ending in a demi-pointe at the bottom of the bend. Making sure to create proper turn out by rotating the"
"Turnout (ballet) In ballet, turnout (also turn-out) is rotation of the leg at the hips which causes the feet (and knees) to turn outward, away from the front of the body. This rotation allows for greater extension of the leg, especially when raising it to the side and rear. Turnout is an essential part of classical ballet technique. Turnout is measured in terms of the angle between the center lines of the feet when heels are touching, as in first position. Complete turnout (a 180° angle) is rarely attainable without conditioning. Various exercises are used to improve turnout by increasing"
"Rises and falls Rises and falls is a category of the ballroom dance technique that refers to rises and falls of the body of a dancer achieved through actions of knees and feet (ankles). This technique is primarily recognized in International Standard and American Smooth dance categories. Rises and falls are important in Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz. Tango is described the ""level"" or ""flat"" dance, and its basic technique specifically eliminates rises/falls in the overall motion, with the exception of certain advanced figures and styles. The expression ""rises and falls of the body"" is a rather vague one,"
"movement through the feet. This is created by locking the back of one knee into the front of the other knee. A check position is created in Latin Ballroom dances such as Rumba and Cha-Cha, as well as in International Standard Ballroom dances such as Quickstep locks. The term has at least two meanings: regarding dance position and regarding footwork. The ordinary position of ballroom dancing in which the partners face each other with their bodies approximately parallel. In Standard and Smooth the bodies are also offset about a half body width such that each person has their partner on"
"female ballet dancer. The foundational principles of body movement and form used in ballet. A ballet fan or enthusiast. The word is of Russian origin c. 1930, with the suffix ""-mane"" coming from ""maniya"" (mania). Showing lightness of movement in leaps and jumps. A dancer exhibiting ""ballon"" will appear to spring effortlessly, float in mid-air, and land softly like a balloon. In classical ballet, the term ballonné is a step where the leg is extended (can be front, side, or back) at 45 degrees. The knee is then bent and the foot brought to a sur le cou-de-pied position. This"
"in rising and falling back which results from the perpendicular attitude of the upper body and the artistic placing of the feet. By means of aplomb the dancer acquires a precision and an elegance which ensure the successful execution of every foot-movement, however artistic and difficult, and thereby creates a pleasing and a satisfactory impression upon the observer."" According to Agrippina Vaganova, aplomb relies on balance and on feeling and controlling the muscular sensations within the spine. Aplomb In classical ballet, aplomb () refers to an unwavering stability maintained during a vertical pose or movement. The word is of French"
"Aplomb In classical ballet, aplomb () refers to an unwavering stability maintained during a vertical pose or movement. The word is of French origin, coming from ""à plomb"", ""according to the plummet"". French ballet master Jean-Étienne Despréaux used the term in 1806 to refer to the dynamic balancing that is fundamental to all well-executed ballet positions and movements. In 1887, German dance theorist Friedrich Albert Zorn analogized aplomb in dancers as ""the sureness of touch of the pianist"". Friedrich Zorn described aplomb in terms of both its outward appearance and its underlying technique, saying that ""[a]plomb is the absolute safety"
"raised), in ballet often rising to en pointe (on toe tips). These movements create the angular momentum needed for one turn, which is executed by rotating in place on the supporting foot. In classical ballet, particular significance is attached to the successful completion of thirty-two consecutive fouettés, a feat first performed publicly by Italian ballerina Pierina Legnani in 1893 and since incorporated into the grand pas of ""Swan Lake"" and other 20th-century ballets. An illusion turn (or simply ""illusion"") is performed by keeping the working leg aligned with the torso while, simultaneously, a 360 degree spin is executed while the"
"putting the body in unnatural positions. One such position is first position, in which the heels are placed together as the toes point outward, rotating, or ""turning out"" the legs. First position puts a risk for injury at the knees. Meniscal tears and dislocations are common at the knees because it is easy to let the knees slide forward while turned out in first position. Ballet dancer's feet are prone to fractures and other damage. Landing from jumps and working in pointe shoes cause bones to break and ankles to weaken. Tendonitis is common in female ballet dancers because pointe"
"Promenade (dance move) Promenade is a basic dance move in a number of dances such as English Country Dance, contra dance, and square dance. The name comes from the French word for “walk”, and is a good basic description of the dance action. When executing the move, partners stand side-by-side in a promenade position, and act as a single unit. Customarily the man (or gent) stands to the left of the lady, his right hip touching or almost touching her left hip. Note that ""this"" promenade position is not the same as that promenade position defined in ballroom dances. They"
"Ballet technique Ballet technique is the foundational principles of body movement and form used in ballet. It is an important aspect of ballet performance because ballet (especially classical ballet) puts great emphasis on the method and execution of movement. The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including jazz and contemporary ballet. Aspects of ballet technique include ""alignment"", which refers to keeping the head, shoulders, and hips vertically aligned. ""Turnout"" refers to completing movements with legs rotated outward; this promotes clean footwork, graceful port de bras(movement of the arms), and correct body positions,"
"raised leg is said to be ""en dehors"" whereas a turn in the opposite direction is ""en dedans"". In ballroom dancing, a ""natural turn"" is a clockwise revolution of dance partners around each other, and its mirrored counterpart is the counter-clockwise ""reverse turn"". In some dance genres and dance notation systems (e.g., Labanotation), a turn in which the performer rotates without traveling is known as a pivot. Pivots may be performed on one or on both feet; the latter is sometimes called a ""twist turn"". Spotting is a technique that is often used when executing turns, in which a performer"
"Pointe technique Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns ""pointe work"", in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. A dancer is said to be ""en pointe"" when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be ""en pointe"" when touching the floor, even when not bearing weight. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes, which employ structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, thus reducing the load on the toes"
"Cross-step waltz Cross-step waltz (originally, the French Valse Boston) is a social ballroom dance in time, performed primarily in closed position, to slower tempo waltz music (around 110 to 120 beats per minute). It is characterized by a ""primary cross step"" where the Lead role crosses the right foot over the left, as the Follow role crosses the left foot over the right, on the first count of the musical measure. Cross-step waltz can travel and rotate like traditional waltzes, while the dynamic of the cross-step facilitates a wide range of traveling variations. Cross-step waltz evolved in the early 20th"
"Pivot turn In dance, a pivot turn (or simply pivot) is a general classification for dance turns in which the performer's body rotates about its vertical axis without traveling. The performer may be supported by one or both feet, which swivel in place during the pivot turn. In some dance genres, a pivot on both feet is called a ""twist turn"". Pivot turns are commonly named as such in ballroom dancing, folk dancing and ethnic dances. In many other dance genres, pivot turns are known by specific names and typically are not referred to as pivots. For example, in ballet,"
"are both better control of dance motion and aesthetics. Sway (dance) The term sway has a specific meaning in the technique of ballroom dances. Sway describes a dancer's body position in which the entire body gracefully deflects from the vertical. Entrance to and exit from this position are matters of fine technical detail and differ in various dance figures. Sway may be an element of both stationary and moving dance figures. In moving figures, sway is commonly achieved as a natural result of body swing, but small amounts from other sources may be useful as an inflection. Sway comes primarily"
"executes a periodic, rapid rotation of the head that serves to fix the performer's gaze on a single spot, thus giving the impression that the head is always facing forward. Spotting prevents dizziness by allowing the head to remain stable during most of the turn. This helps the performer maintain balance and, when executing traveling turns such as tours chaînés and piques, it helps the performer control the direction of travel. An attitude turn is performed with the working leg held in attitude position. In ballet, the performer may be assisted by a partner so that the turn can be"
"Sway (dance) The term sway has a specific meaning in the technique of ballroom dances. Sway describes a dancer's body position in which the entire body gracefully deflects from the vertical. Entrance to and exit from this position are matters of fine technical detail and differ in various dance figures. Sway may be an element of both stationary and moving dance figures. In moving figures, sway is commonly achieved as a natural result of body swing, but small amounts from other sources may be useful as an inflection. Sway comes primarily from an incline of the entire body, but a"
"body. When performing the dance, the upper body is kept to the left throughout all figures, woman's body leaves the right side of the man while the head is extended to follow the elbow. Figures with rotation have little rise. Sway is also used on the second step to make the step longer and also to slow down the momentum by bringing the feet together. Waltz is performed for both International Standard and American Smooth. Viennese waltz originated in Provence area in France in 1559 and is recognized as the oldest of all ballroom dances. It was introduced in England"
"Academie Royal de Musique de Dance (today known as Paris Opera), and named Pierre Beauchamp the head dancing-master. While at the Academie Royal, Beauchamp revolutionized ballet technique by inventing the five positions (first, second, third, fourth and fifth) of ballet, which to this day remain the foundation of all formal classical ballet technique. Ballet technique is the foundational principles of body movement and form used in ballet. A distinctive feature of ballet technique is ""turnout;"" which is the outward rotation of the legs and feet emanating from the hip. This was first introduced into ballet by King Louis XIV because"
"he loved to show off the shiny buckles on his shoes when he performed his own dances. There are five fundamental positions of the feet in ballet, all performed with turnout and named numerically as ""first"" through ""fifth"" positions. When performing jumps and leaps, classical ballet dancers strive to exhibit ""ballon"", the appearance of briefly floating in the air. ""Pointe technique"" is the part of ballet technique that concerns ""pointe work"", in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet on specially designed and handcrafted ""pointe shoes"". In professional companies, the shoes are"
"is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres. Becoming a ballet dancer requires years of training. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures to evolve the art. Turning boards come in various materials"
"basically maintained during the turning. The turn starts with the right foot raised from the floor. While continuously revolving, on each strong beat (downbeat) the right foot is stepped flat and on each weak beat (upbeat) the left foot is stepped on the ball (by the right heel). Various types of pivot turns are performed in ballroom dance, including slip pivot, reverse pivot, chains of pivot turns, half pivot (as in fourth step of a natural spin turn), man's first step of an outside spin, and man's third step (toe pivot) of a double reverse spin. Pivot turn In dance,"
"can also be done as a relevé or jump. A ballotté is a jumping step in classical ballet that consists of coupé dessous and small developpés performed with a rocking and swinging movement. The step can be performed with the leg extensions at 45 or 90 degrees. A sturdy horizontal bar, approximately waist height, used during ballet warm-up exercises and training. Fixed barres are typically mounted on mirror-covered walls; portable barres can be relocated as needed. An alternating side-to-side movement of the working (non-supporting) leg. Typically performed in multiples, quickly and in rapid succession so that the working foot appears"
"Grecian bend The Grecian bend was a term applied first to a stooped posture which became fashionable c. 1820, named after the gracefully-inclined figures seen in the art of ancient Greece. It was also the name of a dance move introduced to polite society in America just before the American Civil War. The ""bend"" was considered very daring at the time. The stoop or the silhouette created by the fashion in women's dress for corsets, crinolettes and bustles by 1869 was also called the Grecian bend. Contemporary illustrations often show a woman with a large bustle and a very small"
"starts and ends with the performer facing forward. Barrel roll turns are commonly used in tap and jazz dancing. Chaînés (French, meaning ""chain"") is a type of two-step turn that is executed repeatedly while the performer travels along a line or curved (often circular or elliptical) path. It is performed quickly on alternating feet and results in a complete rotation for every two steps taken. It is commonly used in ballet, modern, and ballroom dancing. In the first half-turn, one foot is stepped out to the dancer's side in the direction of travel and placed in releve or en pointe;"
"(the opposite-side) second position. A ""tombé en avant"" can also be initiated with a small sliding hop instead of a coupé. In the Vaganova school, the full term is ""sissonne ouverte tombée"". One big step, followed by two little steps, that can be done in a circle. Rotation of the legs at the hips, resulting in knees and feet facing away from each other. A classic ballet skirt, typically flat at the waist or hip level, made of several layers of tulle or tarlatan. Tendu Passe A solo dance. A dancer with great technical ability and skill. A sequence of"
"or without turnout. A pirouette (literally ""whirl"") is a type of dance turn on one foot. It is performed with turnout (legs rotated outward at hips) in ballet, and typically without turnout in gymnastics and many other genres of dance, such as jazz and modern. It is often executed by starting with one or both legs in plié (knees bent) and then rising onto demi pointe (heels raised) as the turn commences, or in the case of ballerinas, to en pointe (on toe tips). Pirouettes may be executed singly or as multiple rotations; the latter is commonly performed in the"
"is no audience and a mirror typically spans the downstage wall of the room (e.g., points 1-2 of the Cecchetti layout). Classical ballet Classical ballet is any of the traditional, formal styles of ballet that exclusively employ classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique (such as pointe work, turnout of the legs, and high extensions), its flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities. There are stylistic variations related to an area or origin, which are denoted by classifications such as Russian ballet, French ballet, British ballet and Italian ballet. For example, Russian ballet features high"
"Branle A branle ( or ; )—also ""bransle"", ""brangle"", ""brawl"", ""brawle"", ""brall(e)"", ""braul(e)"", ""brando"" (Italy), ""bran"" (Spain), or ""brantle"" (Scotland)—is a type of French dance popular from the early 16th century to the present, danced by couples in either a line or a circle. The term also refers to the music and the characteristic step of the dance. The name ""branle"" derives from the French verb ""branler"" (to shake, wave, sway, wag, wobble), referring to the side-to-side movement of a circle or chain of dancers holding hands or linking arms . Dances of this name are encountered from about 1500"
"are then repeated, with care that the kicks are small (as the dance is brisk). Following the four kicks, one performs a ""saut moyen""—a small jump into the air that pulls the feet into the ""posture gauche"" or ""droit""—whichever is the opposite of the first. This combination of the ""saut moyen"" and the ""posture"" is typically called a ""cadence"". The process repeats, mirrored to reflect the new starting posture, until the song ends. Tourdion The tourdion (or tordion) (from the French verb ""tordre"" / to twist) is a lively dance, similar in nature to the galliard, and popular from the"
"Contra body movement Contra body movement (CBM) is a term used in ballroom dances, such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep. It describes a specific coordination of the movement of a dancer's body when doing or preparing to do a step which involves rotation. CBM is turning the right side of the body towards a left moving leg or turning the left side of the body towards a right moving leg. The body and the leg must move at the same time, and not one after the other. CBM occurs on forward or backward steps only (or diagonal steps which still"
"she straightens her body. Pressing her arms tightly to her sides, she performs a sequence of tiny steps with feet in parallel. Facing the audience, the dancer repeatedly traces a square pattern on the stage with the repetitive lateral movement. On one pass around the perimeter, she rocks an invisible infant in her arms. The ballet ends with the soloist's return to the fence, her back to the audience and face in profile. She plants her leg triumphantly on the upper rail, one arm outstretched, one upraised, in salutation to all she surveys. In a final definitive gesture, she brings"