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20 Cards in this Set
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Adage, Adagio |
Adage is a French word derived from the Italian adagio, meaning at ease or leisure. |
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Air, en l' |
In the air. |
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Allongé, allongée |
Extended, outstretched. |
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Arabesque |
One of the basic poses in ballet, arabesque takes its name from a form of Moorish ornament. |
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Assemblé |
Assembled or joined together. |
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Balancé |
Rocking step. |
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Barre |
The horizontal wooden bar fastened to the walls of the ballet classroom or rehearsal hall which the dancer holds for support. |
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Battement, grand |
Large battement. |
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Changement |
Change of feet. |
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Chassé |
Chased. |
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Cloche, en |
Like a bell |
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Échappé |
Escaping or slipping movement. |
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Frappé |
Struck battement. |
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Fondu, fondue |
Sinking down. |
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Pas de cheval |
Horse’s-step. |
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Penché, penchée |
Leaning, inclining. |
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Port de bras |
Carriage of the arms. |
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Soubresaut |
Sudden spring or bound. |
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Sous-sus |
Under-over. |
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Tombé, tombée |
Falling. |
