Ballet Glossary

Alphabetical Terms

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D

To the back

To the front

To develop or to unfold the working leg

(French pronunciation: [dubl]; 'double.') Making two of a movement, such as in double rond de jambe en l'air. (Wikipedia)

To escape - a jump or relevé from 1st, 3rd or 5th to 2nd or 4th position, and returning

To travel backwards

To travel forwards

The working leg moves in form of a cross - (front, side, back, side or back, side, front, side)

Towards the supporting leg

Away from the supporting leg

Facing the audience

In the air