Adage (French), Adagio (Italian) Adage is a French word derived from the Italian “ad agio”, meaning at ease or leisure. English ballet teachers use “adage” the French adaptation, while Americans prefer the original Italian. Adagio in classical ballet refers to a slow and graceful dance that is performed by a pair of dancers. It typically…
Assemblé is a fundamental ballet term derived from the French word meaning “assembled” or “joined together.” In ballet, it refers to a specific movement in which a dancer leaps into the air and brings their legs together before landing. The action involves both a jump and a gathering of the feet, making it a crucial…
A lot of word can be read as a symbol of the present femininity and beauty the ballerina. Grace of movements of the ballerina, it is reminding of a figure and a majestic bearing. It always was and remains object of admiration with men and certainly at women. How to reach such perfect forms? Ballerinas…
Round of the leg, a circular movement of the leg. Ronds de jambe are used as an exercise at the bar, in the centre and in the adage, and are done a terre or en l’air. When used as a step, ronds de jambe are done en l’air and may be saute or releve. All…
Turn in the air. This is essentially a male dancer’s step although contemporary choreographers use this tour for girls. It is a turn in the air in which the dancer rises straight into the air from a demi-plié, makes a complete turn and lands in the fifth position with the feet reversed. The turn may…
