Beg. Dance Vocab 2

Front

First Position (Jazz Arms)

Back

arms rounded and placed by your sides

Front

First Position (Jazz feet):

Back

feet approx. 1 inch apart; toes forward.

Front

Second Position (Jazz arms)

Back

arms rounded and held out in a “T” position

Front

Second Position (Jazz feet)

Back

Feet shoulder width apart, toes forward.

Front

Relevé

Back

the act of rising to the ball of your foot

Front

Plié

Back

to bend at the knees

Front

Chassé

Back

to chase, a sliding step

Front

Choreography

Back

the actual steps, groupings or patterns of a dance composition

Front

Parallel:

Back

toes pointing straight ahead; traditional jazz position

Front

Step Touch

Back

Complete weight transfer from one foot to another, then touch with the opposite foot.