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Dance Terminology

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Adagio  

Any dance to slow music; part of the classical pas de deux (duet) in ballet.

 

Allegro  

A dance with a fast or moderate tempo.  That part of a ballet class comprised of fast jumping or turning.

 

Ballerina  

The principal female dancer in a company.

 

Ballet  

Classical theatrical dancing.

 

Barre  

The wooden bar that runs around the wall of a ballet studio at waist height. 

 

Choreographer  

One who selects or invents the steps, movements and patterns of a dance number.

 

Dance  

A series of rhythmic and patterned movements performed to music.

 

Danseur Noble  

The male classical dancer, counterpart of the classical ballerina.

 

Demi Pointe  

Full weight of the body on the toes and the ball of the foot.

 

Five Positions  

Five positions of the feet that every ballet step or movement must begin with and return to

 

Leotard  

A one piece garment covering the torso, worn with tights.

 

Pirouette  

A turn of the body done while standing on one leg.

 

Tutu  

The fluffy skirt worn by a female dancer