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Ballet Partnering Work
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Corps de ballet
The ensemble of dancers in a ballet company who perform together as a group.
Grand Jeté
A grand, high leap typically performed by the male dancer, possibly in unison with or around his partner, as a showcase of athletic prowess.
À la seconde
Refers to positions, movements or directions done to the side, typically at the second position.
Attitude Derrière Lift
A lift where the female dancer is supported while in the attitude position, with one leg lifted and bent at the knee behind.
Promenade
A move where one dancer, typically the male, slowly turns his partner in place, usually on pointe or demi-pointe.
Balancé
A dance move in which the dancers rock or swing side to side, often with a waltz-like timing.
Adagio
Part of the classical pas de deux, adagio refers to slow, flowing movements designed to showcase the dancers' control and expressiveness.
Death Spiral
A dramatic partnering move where the male dancer anchors a one-handed hold on the female, allowing her to lean outwards and spiral close to the ground.
Pas de chat
A 'cat-like' jump where the dancer jumps sideways, and both legs bend up towards the chest in succession.
Pas de deux
A dance duet in which two dancers, typically a male and a female, perform ballet steps together.
Supported Pirouette
A spin supported by the partner, where one dancer performs a pirouette while the other assists in balance and control.
Adage
A series of slow, fluid movements often performed in pas de deux to demonstrate grace, line, and control.
Fish Dive
A lift where the male dancer supports the female by the waist or thighs while she arches backwards with legs together, resembling a diving fish.
Fouetté Turn
A whipped turn where the female dancer spins on one leg while whipping the other leg in a circular path.
Sissonne
A jump in ballet typically done solo but can be coordinated in partnering work for a unison effect.
Arabesque Lift
A lift where the female dancer is held in an arabesque position while the male dancer supports her by the waist or hips.
En dedans
When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion inward toward the supporting leg.
Gargouillade
A complex move involving a spring from one foot to the other while the legs perform a circle in the air.
Lift
A move where one dancer, typically the male, lifts his partner off the ground.
Bravura
In partnering, this term refers to moves that are particularly daring or impressive, often featuring pronounced lifts, spins, or jumps.
En dehors
When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion outward away from the supporting leg.
Allegro
A sequence of brisk, lively steps or movements, often including jumps and turns.
Penché
A partnering move where the male dancer supports the female dancer as she leans forward into an arabesque, with her upper body lowered towards the ground.
Cantilever Lift
A partnering move where the male dancer bends backwards while lifting the female dancer above his head, forming a tableau.
Assemblé
A jump from one foot to two feet, where the dancers' feet 'assemble' in the air before landing.
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