DANC 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Glossary Of Ballet
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1st position: rounded in front, directly in front of the sternum. 2nd position: arms stretched out to the side, in jazz palms face down. 5th position: high and low 5th arms- rounded either above the head or in front of the pelvis. Contraction: drawing in or shortening of the body parts such as the torso. Relev : raised, raising of the body on pointe or demi pointe with a spring or smooth. Chass : chased, one foot chases the other foot out of its position. Pass : to pass, refers to the working foot passing close to the knee of the supporting leg. Grapevine/pas de boure : an intermediary traveling step- side back side front. Spotting: movement of the head and focusing of eyes in turns. Chain s: chains, links, a series of turns done in a straight line (circle), can be performed on demi pointe or en pli .
