Developpe'

Developing movement. Time movement. A movement in which the leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and slowly extended to an elongated, open position, with perfect control. The hips should be leveled and squared in the dancer's direction.

 

 

Enveloppe'

 

Enveloped. A term used to describe a rotation of the upper body turning en dedans on the supporting leg while the other leg enveopes or encircles it. Enveloppe' is used to give momentum to inward turns.

 

 

Pirouette

Whirl or spin. A complete turn of the body on one foot, on point or demi point. Pirouette are performed en dedans, turning inward on the supporting leg, or en dedors, turning outward in the direction the of the raised leg. The body ,must be well centered over the supporting leg with the back leg held strongly and the hips and shoulders aligned. The force of the momentum is finished with the arms, which remain immobile durning the turn. The head is the last thing to move as the body comes around to the spectator. "Spotting" is the use of the eyes while turning, and is very important.

 

 

 

 

Assemble'

 

Assembled, or joined together. A step in which the working foot slides well alone the ground before being swept into the air. As the foot goes into the air, the dancer pushes off the floor with the supporting leg, extending the toes. Both legs come to the ground simultaneously in fifth position.