Key Words for Your Ballet Class

Each grade should know all previous grade key words.

Grade 1

Word Meaning
Demi Half
Plie To bend
Degage To point
Tendu To stretch
Saute To spring or jump
   

 

Grade 2

Word Meaning
Battement To beat
Grand Big
Petit Small
Fondu A bend of the supporting leg
Jete To throw
De cote To the side
Devant Front
Derriere Back
   

Grade 3

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Grade 4

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Grade 5

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Grade 6

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Grade 7

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Grade 8

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Intermediate Foundation

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Intermediate

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Advanced 1

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Advanced 2

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