Ballet Basics

Rond de jambe is a ballet term that refers to a series of circular movements of the leg, either on the ground or in the air.

In second position, the dancer stands with their feet turned out and separated by about a shoulder-width distance, with one leg extended to the side.

Glissade is a ballet step that involves sliding one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Sauté is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the other.

Pirouette is a ballet movement in which the dancer spins on one leg while keeping the other leg extended.

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.

Sissonne is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot.

Glissade is a ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.

Sissonne is a ballet term that refers to a jump in which the dancer springs off of one foot and lands on the same foot.

Glissade is a ballet movement in which the dancer slides one foot along the floor while keeping the other foot stationary.

Pas de bourrée is a ballet term that refers to a series of quick, light steps performed on the balls of the feet.

Assemblé is a ballet movement in which the dancer jumps and lands with both feet together.