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1. This classic ballet step is done by picking up one leg at a time while showing a full Grand Plié in first position en l'air (in the air). When translated from French, it is called "Step of the Cat".
2. This rather difficult step uses flexibility, stability, and muscular power to lift or kick the leg upwards. The way this word is pronounced is not close at all to the spelling.
3. This dance step that can also be a tour (turn in English) is the action of stepping straight-legged onto a one foot. The meaning of this word in English is "pricked". Can you guess what it is?
4. There are many different kinds of ways to do this action, but the basic essence of this move is turning on one leg. Can you figure out what it is called? The most common of the ways is when you place your free leg in Passé (passing the knee).
5. When translated from French, this step is called "Jump of the Cat". Have you figured it out yet? What is it?
6. To do this position you have to hit fifth position on your toes. For this position you have to be centered and balanced.
7. To do the step you have to jump off of one foot and land on one foot. In English it is called a leap. Do you know the French name?
8. This classical movement is performed by "drawing" a half circle with your pointed toe on the floor. The meaning of this word in English is "circle of the leg". What is the word I have in mind?
9. This next movement is a tour, and the base of the word comes from the word chain.
Have you listened well enough in class to figure this word out? What is it?
10. This one is similar to a Pas de Chat. In English it is called "Step of the Horse". What is this step called in French?
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