Ballet Basics

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What is the term for a series of dance steps performed in a circular pattern?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chassé

  3. Pas de bourrée

  4. Rond de jambe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rond de jambe is a ballet term that refers to a series of circular movements of the leg, either on the ground or in the air.

Which ballet position involves standing on one leg with the other leg extended to the side?

  1. First position

  2. Second position

  3. Third position

  4. Fourth position


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In second position, the dancer stands with their feet turned out and separated by about a shoulder-width distance, with one leg extended to the side.

What is the name of the basic ballet step that involves moving from one foot to the other while keeping the legs straight?

  1. Pas de chat

  2. Glissade

  3. Jeté

  4. Balancé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Glissade is a ballet step that involves sliding one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Which ballet term refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the other?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sauté is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the other.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer spins on one leg while keeping the other leg extended?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Fouetté

  3. Tour en l'air

  4. Grand jeté


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pirouette is a ballet movement in which the dancer spins on one leg while keeping the other leg extended.

Which ballet term refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet?

  1. Pas de bourrée

  2. Chassé

  3. Glissade

  4. Jeté


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.

Which ballet term refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sissonne is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary?

  1. Pas de chat

  2. Glissade

  3. Jeté

  4. Balancé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Glissade is a ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Which ballet term refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet?

  1. Pas de bourrée

  2. Chassé

  3. Glissade

  4. Jeté


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.

Which ballet term refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sissonne is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary?

  1. Pas de chat

  2. Glissade

  3. Jeté

  4. Balancé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Glissade is a ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Which ballet term refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet?

  1. Pas de bourrée

  2. Chassé

  3. Glissade

  4. Jeté


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

What is the name of the ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together?

  1. Sauté

  2. Assemblé

  3. Sissonne

  4. Échappé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.

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