Match the words on the left with their definitions

on the right.
1. Ballet
2. Tutu
3. Pointe shoes
4. Pirouette
5. Plie
6. Jeté
7. Chasse
8. Grand battement
9. Adagio
10. Allegro

A. A movement where the dancer jumps into the air and lands on
one foot
B. A type of dance that uses precise and graceful movements
C. A movement where the dancer spins on one foot
D. A movement where the dancer bends their knees and
straightens them again
E. A long and slow movement that emphasizes balance and
control
F. A type of costume worn by ballet dancers
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G. A movement where the dancer leaps from one foot to the

other
H. A movement where the dancer slides one foot out and then
brings the other foot to meet it
I. A movement where the dancer kicks one leg up high into the
air
J. Special shoes worn by ballet dancers for dancing on their toes

Match the body parts with their dance movements:

a. Feet
b. Arms
c. Core
d. Legs
e. Shoulders

1. Lifts and supports the body

2. Swivels and turns
3. Bends and straightens
4. Steps and hops
5. Carries and balances

Fill in the blanks with the correct body part:

a. To execute a proper pirouette, the dancer must spot with their

_______________.
b. The _______________ is responsible for initiating movement and
controlling balance.
c. When executing a grand jeté, the dancer must have strong and flexible
_______________.
 d. During a plié, the dancer bends their _______________ and
_______________ to lower their body towards the ground.
e. The _______________ are used to maintain proper alignment and
stability throughout the body while dancing.

True or False:

a. The knees should always be locked straight in dance. ___________

b. The arms play a crucial role in balance and coordination during
dance movements. ___________
c. The ankles are not important for balance during dance. ___________
d. A strong core is necessary for executing turns and jumps. ___________
e. A dancer's body alignment should always be completely symmetrical.
___________
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