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BALLET DICTIONARY Instructional Dance DVD Videos
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Ballet Dictionary Letter B
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balancé
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bah-lahn-say'
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To swing; to rock.
A swinging 3-step movement that is usually done either on the musical meter of 3/8 or 6/8.
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balançoire
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bah-lahn-swahr'
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See-saw.
A movement that as the leg moves forward and backwards, the body bends in the opposite direction.
Example: begin with working leg to the back and the body leaning slightly forward, pass the leg through 1st position and straighten the body, then extend the leg to the front and the body leans slightly backwards.
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ballonné
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bah-lahn-nay'
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Expanded; from balloon (air balloon).
A jump from one foot to the same foot as the other leg is extended outward and then returns to original position.
Example: begin with the working leg to the back and the body leaning slightly forward, pass the leg through 1st position and straighten the body, then extend the leg to the front and the body leans slightly backwards.
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ballotté
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bah-luh-tay'
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To toss; to toss about.
A jump that can be done from either one foot or two feet.
Example: from 5th position, jump off the floor with both feet, extend the front leg either to the front, side, or back by bending the knee, and land on the back leg.
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basque, pas de
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pah-duh-bahsk'
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Step of the Basque (a country that lies between France and Spain).
A step that can be performed as a sliding movement on the floor or as a jump.
Example: right leg front 5th position; extend the right leg to the front as the supporting leg bends at the knee (demi-plié), make a quarter circle clock-wise (ronds de jambes à terre en dehors) moving the right leg to the side, step over on the right leg and bring the left leg's foot to the ankle of the right leg (sur le cou-de-pieds en avant), step forward (temps lié) on the left leg and extend the right leg back, close the right leg back to 5th position.
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battement
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baht-mahn'
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batterie
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baht-tree'
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Battery; beating.
A general term used to describe the beating of the legs.
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battu
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bah-tew'
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Beaten; beat.
A term used to describe certain steps and jumps. i.e. échappé battu: a jump from two feet with a beat before landing on two feet; also, a specific movement usually performed at the barre. i.e. battement battu: standing on one leg while the other leg beats against it.
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bourrée
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boo-ray'
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To tamp.
A step done on the half-toe where one leg pulls the other leg to close both in a tight 5th position in a series of very small and rapid steps.
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bourrée, pas de
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pah-duh-boo-ray'
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A movement done as a series of three steps.
Example: right leg back in 5th position, pick up the back leg (coupé) to the back of the ankle of the supporting leg (sur le cou-de-pieds en arrière), step up on the right leg, step side on the left leg, close the right leg to 5th position front.
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brisé
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bree-zay'
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To break apart; to burst.
A beating jump from 5th position to 5th position travelling either forward or backwards.
Example: right foot back to 5th position on the diagonal; throw the leg forward and while travelling forward, beat the supporting leg, and then land with the working leg back in the 5th position.
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Chopin Nocturnes
Popular Music for Ballet Class or a Quiet Romantic Evening.
B flat major, Op.9, No.1 E flat major, Op.9, No.2 B major, Op.9, No.3 D flat Major, Op.27, No.2 B major, Op.32, No.1 G major, Op.37, No.2 F sharp minor, Op.48, No.2 F minor, Op.55, No.1 E major, Op.62, No.2 E minor, Op.72, No.1 C sharp minor, No.20 C minor, No.21
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Ocean Waves Nature Sound Relaxation CD Soothing Sounds
Meditation aid and useful for masking unwanted sounds. Ocean waves rolling in and washing against the shore, occasional sea bird sound in the distance. A great CD to listen to while drifting off to sleep or to help mask objectionable ambient sounds in your home or business office. The wonder of nature sounds.
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Thunder and Rain Nature Sound Relaxation CD Soothing Sounds
If you're in the mood for a nap, or just some down time, this is a great mood setter. Thunder in the distance, rain pouring off your roof. This is no violent thunderstorm but a relaxing sound of passing thunderstorms in the distance. Nature at its soothing best.
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Forest Stream Nature Sound Relaxation CD Soothing Sounds
Fresh, clean, invigorating. Bubbling, cascading water from a mountain stream, the sound of wildlife close to the stream bank. Soothing background sounds, the music of nature.
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American Birds Nature Sound Relaxation CD Soothing Sounds
No matter how violent the weather is outside, the mood inside is always spring and summer. The sound of a bird singing its song is wonderfully refreshing. A large variety of North American songbirds bring the outdoors, indoors. A great CD to breathe springtime into your home, no matter what the season.
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Music of God Literal Translation of the Bible into music
Genesis Verses 1-15. Just as the Word was translated in the Bible from Greek into English, this music CD is the Word translated from English into music. The melody is unaltered, straight from the King James version of the Bible. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a musical note, so each word has it's own unique musical "spelling" just as it does in English or any other language. Played by an oboe, the melody is beautiful and lyrical. A wonderful meditation and relaxation aid.
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