BALLET TECHNIQUE 2

Retiré is and integral part of many movements in ballet such as développes and pas de chat.

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• False

Retirés or Passes can improve balance and turnout.

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• False

Retirés warms up the thighs and strengthens the muscles in the waist and back.

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• False

Frappé means struck.

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• False

The constant flexing and pointing of the foot in battement frappés greatly strengthens the ankle and feet.

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• False

Frappé builds speed in the feet.

• True

• False

Frappé stimulate and strengthen the foot by brushing the ball of foot against the floor.

• True

• False

Fondu mean to melt.

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• False

The basic action of fondu is coordination of bending and straightening of the leg.

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• False

Fondu is not good for jumps it weakens the supporting leg.

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• False