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Ballet Partnering Work

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Pas de deux

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A dance duet in which two dancers, typically a male and a female, perform ballet steps together.

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Lift

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A move where one dancer, typically the male, lifts his partner off the ground.

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Fish Dive

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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.

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Corps de ballet

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The ensemble of dancers in a ballet company who perform together as a group.

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Death Spiral

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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.

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Sissonne

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A jump in ballet typically done solo but can be coordinated in partnering work for a unison effect.

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Fouetté Turn

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A whipped turn where the female dancer spins on one leg while whipping the other leg in a circular path.

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Bravura

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In partnering, this term refers to moves that are particularly daring or impressive, often featuring pronounced lifts, spins, or jumps.

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Gargouillade

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A complex move involving a spring from one foot to the other while the legs perform a circle in the air.

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Adagio

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Part of the classical pas de deux, adagio refers to slow, flowing movements designed to showcase the dancers' control and expressiveness.

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Cantilever Lift

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A partnering move where the male dancer bends backwards while lifting the female dancer above his head, forming a tableau.

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Allegro

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A sequence of brisk, lively steps or movements, often including jumps and turns.

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Promenade

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A move where one dancer, typically the male, slowly turns his partner in place, usually on pointe or demi-pointe.

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Supported Pirouette

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A spin supported by the partner, where one dancer performs a pirouette while the other assists in balance and control.

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Attitude Derrière Lift

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A lift where the female dancer is supported while in the attitude position, with one leg lifted and bent at the knee behind.

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Arabesque Lift

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A lift where the female dancer is held in an arabesque position while the male dancer supports her by the waist or hips.

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En dehors

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When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion outward away from the supporting leg.

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Penché

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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.

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Grand Jeté

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A grand, high leap typically performed by the male dancer, possibly in unison with or around his partner, as a showcase of athletic prowess.

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Balancé

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A dance move in which the dancers rock or swing side to side, often with a waltz-like timing.

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Pas de chat

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A 'cat-like' jump where the dancer jumps sideways, and both legs bend up towards the chest in succession.

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En dedans

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When performing turns or pirouettes, executing a motion inward toward the supporting leg.

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À la seconde

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Refers to positions, movements or directions done to the side, typically at the second position.

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Assemblé

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A jump from one foot to two feet, where the dancers' feet 'assemble' in the air before landing.

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Adage

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A series of slow, fluid movements often performed in pas de deux to demonstrate grace, line, and control.

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