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BALLET DICTIONARY
Instructional Dance DVD Videos
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Ballet Dictionary Letter C
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cabriole
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kah-bree'-ohl
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Caper; leap.
A beating jump from one leg to the same leg.
Example: hold one leg off the floor and then jump up with the supporting leg, beat it against the other leg and land back on the original supporting leg.
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chaîné
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shah-nay'
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To chain; series of connected movements.
Example: make half-turns in 1st position travelling to the side very quickly.
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changé
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shahn-zjay'
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changement
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shahnzj-mahn'
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Alteration; a jump from 5th position, changing the legs and landing in 5th position.
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chassé
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shah-say'
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To glide; a smooth gliding movement that can be either front, side, or back.
Example: with one leg in the front and extended forward of the other leg, step forward on the extended leg, pull both legs together travelling forward in the air, then, land on the back leg with the front leg extended.
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chat, pas de
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pah duh shah
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Step of the cat; a jump from one foot to the other, and when in the air both feet are off the ground.
Example: right leg front 5th position, pull the leg up sharply to the knee and then extend it to the side with the knee slightly bent, jump off the left leg, bringing it up to meet the right leg with its knee slightly bent, land on the right leg, and then bring the left leg to front 5th position.
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cheval, pas de
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pah de shuh-vahl'
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A step of the horse; a movement that can be done on the floor or as a jump, and at 45°, 90°, or 120°.
Example: right leg in front 5th position, pull the right leg up sharply to the supporting leg's ankle, extend it forward and touch the floor with the toes, then, close it in 5th position.
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cinq
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sank
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cinquième
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sank'-ee-em
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ciseaux, pas de
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pah deh see-zjoh'
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Scissors; step of the scissors; a jump from one leg where both legs pass each other forward in the air and landing on one leg.
Example: step on the left leg, pass the right leg through 1st position to the front 45° or 90° off the floor, jump up with the left leg passing the right leg, then, land on the right leg and pass the left leg through 1st position to the back 45° or 90° off the floor.
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cloche, en
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ahn klohsh
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Bell; as a bell; a rocking, swinging motion like a bell.
Example: balançoire en cloche, execute balançoire but with the upper torso swinging in large arcs in the opposite direction of the leg.
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contretemps
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kahn-trah-than'
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Contrary step; a step from one direction that quickly changes to the other.
Example: facing down-room corner with right leg crossed in front of the left leg, in a clock-wise circle move the left leg forward of the right leg and change directions to face the other down-room corner, step on the left leg and pass the right leg forward.
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coté, de
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deh koh-tay'
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cou-de-pieds, sur le
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surh leh koo'-deh-pehay
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Upon the neck of the foot; sur le cou-de-pieds side, back, or front.
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coupé
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koo-pay'
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To cut; a movement that calls for the foot to be sharply pulled off the floor and placed either in front or back of the ankle.
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couru, pas
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pah koo-rew'
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Step to travel; to pursue; a movement that is quick and light, travelling across the floor.
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croisé
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krawh-zay'
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To cross; a position that requires the dancer to face on the diagonal and have one leg crossed in front of the other.
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croix, en
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ahn krawh
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In a cross shape; a term used to describe a movement that is done to the front, side, back, and side again.
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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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