THEORY SHEET GRADE 1

BALLET THEORY

PRIMARY

Demi-Plie	A small bend. Half of a full plie
Port de Bras	Graceful movement of the arms
Saute	A spring from two feet in first position, landing on two feet in first position

INTRO TO 1

Bras Bas	A low position of the arms forming an oval shape
Battement	An extension of the working leg which returns to its original position
Tendu	The working leg is fully stretched
Grand	Large or big
Devant	In front
Derriere	Behind or at the back
Petit	Little or small movement of the feet
Jete	A throwing action of the working leg
Degage	To move the feet from a closed to an open position

GRADE 1

Demi Bras	The arms are placed half way between bras bas and second
En Croix	The feet move to form a cross
Adage	Slow and controlled movements
Glissade	A gliding step
Changement	The feet change from 3rd or 5th whilst in the air
Pose	To step
Temps Leve	To hop
En Face	The dancer is facing the front

Technical Questions:

Where does turnout start? - From the hip and the top of the leg

What must we think about when placing a Grand Battement Derriere? - We must keep our hips and shoulders square to the barre

Why are rises important at the barre? - They help to strengthen the ankles and insteps and develop stability

What do you consider an Adage exercise or movement to be? - Movements which are slow, controlled and sustained