a horizontal bar at waist level on which ballet dancers rest a hand for support
Barre'
chained/linked; a two step turn in relevé
Chaîné Turn
to disengage; an extension of a tendu where the foot comes off the floor
Degage'
small bend; bend the knees where heels do not come off ground
Demi Plie'
in a cross; forward, side, back, side pattern-can also be done from the back
En Criox
to beat; a brush kick
Battement
big bend; big bend the knees where heels come slightly off the ground
Grand Plie'
small throw; a small side leap
Petite Jete
step of little steps; step back, side, front
Pas De Bourre
to pass; a passing of the foot at the opposite knee while the toe is pointed
Passe'
to whirl; a turn, performed in relevé with the leg in passé
Pirouette
to rise; rising to the ball of the foot
Releve'
to reveré; a curtsey or bow
Reverance
