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Ballet Partnering Work
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Pas de deux
A dance duet in which two dancers, typically a male and a female, perform ballet steps together.
Lift
A move where one dancer, typically the male, lifts his partner off the ground.
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.
Corps de ballet
The ensemble of dancers in a ballet company who perform together as a group.
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.
Sissonne
A jump in ballet typically done solo but can be coordinated in partnering work for a unison effect.
Fouetté Turn
A whipped turn where the female dancer spins on one leg while whipping the other leg in a circular path.
Bravura
In partnering, this term refers to moves that are particularly daring or impressive, often featuring pronounced lifts, spins, or jumps.
Gargouillade
A complex move involving a spring from one foot to the other while the legs perform a circle in the air.
Adagio
Part of the classical pas de deux, adagio refers to slow, flowing movements designed to showcase the dancers' control and expressiveness.
Cantilever Lift
A partnering move where the male dancer bends backwards while lifting the female dancer above his head, forming a tableau.
Allegro
A sequence of brisk, lively steps or movements, often including jumps and turns.
Promenade
A move where one dancer, typically the male, slowly turns his partner in place, usually on pointe or demi-pointe.
Supported Pirouette
A spin supported by the partner, where one dancer performs a pirouette while the other assists in balance and control.
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.
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 dehors
When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion outward away from the supporting leg.
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.
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.
Balancé
A dance move in which the dancers rock or swing side to side, often with a waltz-like timing.
Pas de chat
A 'cat-like' jump where the dancer jumps sideways, and both legs bend up towards the chest in succession.
En dedans
When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion inward toward the supporting leg.
À la seconde
Refers to positions, movements or directions done to the side, typically at the second position.
Assemblé
A jump from one foot to two feet, where the dancers' feet 'assemble' in the air before landing.
Adage
A series of slow, fluid movements often performed in pas de deux to demonstrate grace, line, and control.
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