Ballet Terminology And Definitions Written Assessment(Int 2)
This quiz is to test your knowledge on classical ballet terminology and its definitions. You must have 75% of the questions correct to pass. You have 45 minutes to complete the assessment.
- 1.A plié is a bending movement of the...
- A.
Ankles
- B.
Elbows
- C.
Knees
- 2.What does 'tendu' mean?
- A.
Stretched
- B.
Slide
- C.
Glide
- 3.Ront de jambe is a ________ movement of the leg
- 4.A raising of the body on pointes or demi-pointes is called a...
- A.
Pirouette
- B.
Jeté
- C.
Relevé
- 5.
What is this position called?- A.
Relevé
- B.
Retiré
- C.
Rond de jambe
- 6.En Dehors means ______.
- 7.En Dedans means ______.
- 8.
What is the correct spelling for this classical ballet move shown in this photo?
- A.
Arabesk
- B.
Arabesque
- C.
Arrabesque
- 9.
Which ballet position is this?
- A.
1st arabesque
- B.
2nd arabesque
- 10.
What is this called when the dancer turns their foot in from the ankle, therefore breaking the straight line of the leg?
- A.
Stickling
- B.
Sickling
- C.
Tendu
- 11.What is an adage?
- A.
A series of exercises following the centre practice, consisting of a succession of slow and graceful movements which may be simple or of the most complex character, performed with fluidity and ease. These exercises develop a sustaining power, sense of line, balance and poise which enables the dancer to perform with majesty and grace
- B.
Brisk and Lively movement.
- C.
A step in which the working foot slides well along the ground before being swept in the air.
- 12.What is a jete?
- A.
Gliding on the floor
- B.
It's a jump from one foot to the other in which the working leg is brushed into the air and appears to have been thrown.
- C.
Sustained movement
- D.
Beating action of the leg
- 13.Degage means?
- A.
To turnout the legs.
- B.
To spin on the spot
- C.
To point the fully arched foot to an open position.
- 14.A pirouette is A complete turn of the body on ___ foot, on pointe or demi-pointe.
- 15.Choose 3 classical dance moves which were part of your allegro in your practical ballet assessment.
- A.
Sissone
- B.
Jete
- C.
Echappe
- D.
Glissade
- E.
Pirouette
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