Dance Terminology Quiz for Students

What is the term for a ballet movement where the dancer rises onto the balls of their feet?

• Glissade

• Sous-sus

• Jeté

• Tombé

Which term describes a ballet position where one foot is placed at the ankle of the other leg?

• Coupé

• Rétiré

• Cou-de-pied

• Assemblé

What is the name of the movement where a dancer spins on one foot?

• Pirouette

• Châiné

• Sauté

• Détourné

Which term refers to a series of quick steps in ballet?

• Bourrèe

• Pas-de-bourrèe

• Glissade

• Jeté

What is the term for a jump from one foot to the other in ballet?

• Leap

• Hop

• Jump

• Jeté

Which term describes a movement where the dancer turns on both feet?

• Châiné

• Pirouette

• Détourné

• Sauté

What is the term for a movement where the dancer bends their knees and then jumps?

• Sauté

• Tombé

• Assemblé

• Glissade

Which term refers to a position where the dancer's feet are turned out from the hips?

• Turnout

• Flatback

• Forced Arch

• Isolation

What is the term for a movement where the dancer steps to the side and closes their feet together?

• Assemblé

• Sous-sus

• Fermé

• Ouvert

Which term describes a movement where the dancer steps forward?

• en avant

• en arièrre

• Ouvert

• Fermé