a knee bend with an upright posture, used as a fundamental exercise and basic movement in ballet technique to develop strength, flexibility, and control
a ballet term for a sideways jump where the knees are brought up towards the chest and the feet extend into a diamond shape, resembling the leap of a cat
a type of jump or leap where a dancer jumps from both feet, extends one leg to the front or side while the other leg remains in the air, and lands on the extended leg
a ballet jump where one leg is kicked in the air while the other follows, meeting it before landing, often used to showcase a dancer's athleticism and skill
a ballet term that describes a jump in which a dancer changes their feet in the air, often performed with a beat or a switch of the legs, resulting in a seamless and graceful movement
a ballet term for smoothly lifting and extending the working leg from a position close to the body to an open position, typically at 90 degrees or higher
a dynamic movement where one partner jumps or dives into the arms of another partner, creating a visually striking moment in contemporary and modern dance choreography
a ballet term for a small, quick beating movement of the foot used in warm-up exercises and ballet combinations to develop foot articulation and control