Ballet Dictionary
Ballet Dictionary
Ballet Dictionary
Lisa's
Ballet
Dictionary
Positions of the Feet
4th Position
5th Position
Pas de Chat
The step of the cat. This can be done with the legs in parallel or turned out. Lift one leg and
jump onto it traveling side. This is like a cat pouncing on a ball of yarn. Dancers should begin
and end in 1st position (or parallel).
Positions of the Arms
Arms in ballet are called “bra.” When moving the arms from one
position to the next it is called “port de bra.” Here are some basic
arm positions. These are the Italian positions. These are the
positions that your teacher will use.
Chassé (Gallop):
Step together step.
Up Stage:
The area of the stage that is the furthest from the audience
Down Stage: The area of the stage that is the closest to the
audience.
Stage Right: When on stage and facing the audience, the area to
your right is stage right.
Stage Left: When on stage and facing the audience, the area to
your left is stage left.