Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Terms to Know: Part 4

Developpé:  A movement in which the leg is first lifted to retiré position, then fully extended passing through attitude position. It can be done in front (en avant), to the side (à la seconde), or to the back (derrière).

Enveloppé: enveloped

Pirouette: Literally means to "whirl"; A controlled turn on one leg, starting with one or both legs in plié and rising onto demi-pointe (usually for men) or pointe (usually for women).

Petit Allegro: Petit meaning small.  Allegro meaning brisk, lively. A term applied to all bright, fast, or brisk movements.

Grand Allegro: Grand meaning large. Allegro meaning brisk, lively. A term applied to all bright, fast, or brisk movements.

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