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A series of slow and fluid movements often performed as part of a pas de deux.

Fast and dynamic movements, typically involving jumps and often seen in solos or coda.

A position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended straight behind the body.

A jump where the dancer springs off the ground, brings both legs together in the air, and lands on both feet.

A position where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee, either in front, to the side, or to the back.

A rocking step where the dancer shifts the weight from one foot to another, usually executed in triple time.

A small beating step where the dancer jumps and beats the feet together before landing.

A jump where one leg is kicked into the air while the other leg meets it and beats it before landing.

A jump from fifth position where feet change positions in the air and land with the opposite foot in front.

A gliding step where one foot chases the other foot out of its position; used as a travel step.

A small intermediary step where one foot cuts the other away, taking its place.

A movement where the dancer's leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and then extended to an open position.

A sliding step where the feet move from a closed to an open position.

A whipped movement or series of turns on one foot with the working leg whipping in and out.

A sharp and small movement where the foot strikes the floor.

A gliding step that links other steps in ballet; often used as a lead into jumps.

A large kick where one leg is lifted high in the air and then controlled back down.

A leap from one foot to the other foot in which one leg appears to be thrown.

A linking step consisting of a series of small steps usually done in a pattern of back, side, front.

A jump resembling a cat's leap where knees are pulled up and feet arch under the dancer’s body.

A dance for two, typically a male and female dancer, involving intricate partnering.

A position in which the dancer leans forward, extending one leg up behind them to form a straight line with their body.

A small beating action of the foot on the ankle of the supporting leg.

A stepping movement onto a full pointe or a high demi-pointe, giving a pricked appearance.

A turn on one leg that usually begins from fourth or fifth position.

A bending of the knees over the toes while maintaining proper alignment.

The movement or positioning of the arms in ballet, it translates to 'carriage of the arms.'

A movement in which the dancer rises onto the toes (demi-pointe) or pointes.

A circular movement of the leg, which can be executed on the ground (à terre) or in the air (en l'air).

A jump off both feet, landing in the same position.

A jump from two feet to one foot, named after the creator of the step.

A quick, tight jump from two feet to two feet, with legs squeezed together in the air.

A relevé in fifth position where a dancer springs onto demi-pointe or pointe, squeezing the feet together.

A movement where the leg is extended along the floor until the foot points and only the toes touch the ground.

A turn in the air, typically for male dancers, involving a 360-degree rotation before landing.