A stretch of the body to the front, side or back.
A move similar to a tendu, but the foot comes off the floor and returns in a quick, sharp movement.
Half-bend of the knees, where the heels do not come off the ground. This is an exercise to warm up and strengthen the legs.
Escaping or slipping movement - a level opening of both feet from a closed to an open position and back.
The shape of a cross. This means an exercise should be done to the front, the side, the back, and the side again.
“In second position” - Arms are held out straight to each side.
A standing position where one the heel of one foot is placed in front of the toes of the other and both legs are turned out.
A standing position where the heels touch and toes point out wide.
The working leg is kicked to at least a 90 degree angle with a straight leg and returned back down.
Full bend of the knees. The body stays upright and heels come off the ground. This is an exercise used to warm up and strengthen the legs.
“To pass” - The foot draws up the opposite leg with a pointed toe and holds when the toe reaches the opposite knee. The knee of the working foot can be either turned in facing forward, or turned out facing the side.
The working leg is kicked to less than a 90 degree angle with a straight leg and returned back down.
Raising of the body on the demi-pointe or tip-toe.
The working foot slides from the first or fifth position to the second or fourth position without lifting the toe from the ground, and then returns to first or fifth position. Both knees are kept straight.