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Arabesque; the body is supported on one leg with the other leg raised in back, making the longest possible line.
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Jete; A transfer of weight from one foot to the other while jumping.
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sur les pointes; ballet performed on the toes, on pointe.
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Entrechat; a jump in which the dancer rapidly crosses the legs in front and behind one another.
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Pirouette; A complete turn of the body on one foot.
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| {image:|center} THe arranged movements of a Ballet. |
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Cabriole; The working leg is followed by the other leg, which beats against it, sending it higher.
(This is not on the review sheet, but it is in the materials so it might not be needed)
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Attitude; A posture based on the statue of Mercury by Giovanni, the body is supported on one leg with the other leg raised and bent.
(Not on the review sheet but it is in the materials, so it might not be necessary to learn)
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| {image:|center}Any movement of the arms in ballet. |
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