CLASSICAL BALLET

What is the purpose of doing Plies?

• Plies give a sparingly quality to jumps and a lightness to all dance movements.

• Alternating tension and relaxation as it is moved along the floor.

• Develop speed in pointing the feet.

What is the purpose of battement dégagé?

• A battement disengaged from the floor.

• Strengthens the foot by alternating tension and relaxation as it moves along the floor.

• Develop speed in pointing the feet.

What is the purpose of battement tendu?

• Strengthens the foot by alternating tension and relaxation as it is moved along the floor.

• Stretching and strengthen the legs.

• It helps the arches and ankles to become supple and prepares them for the quick movement in jumps.

What is the purpose of battement retire?

• Allow the leg to move freely in a circular motion without disturbing the immobility of the torso.

• Warming up the thighs and in strengthening the muscles in the waist and back.

• Withdrawing of the working foot from the floor until it touches the supporting knee.

What is the purpose of battement frappe?

• Strengthening the muscles in the waist and back.

• Builds speed and flexibility in the feet.

• Allow the leg to move freely in a circular motion without disturbing the immobility of the torso.

What is the purpose of fondu?

• Builds speed and flexibility in the feet, directly related to many jumps in ballet, particularly the jeté.

• It exercises all the muscles of the legs needed in jumping.

• Improves balance and turnout.

Which of the following is the correct alignment when standing in second position?

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