What we consider ballet terms used in class are based on the French vocabulary. Therefore, understanding the definition of the words can provide a deeper appreciation of how they relate to what you are doing.
The following is not exhaustive but rather a list of more commonly used ballet terms that you will hear in class; think of it as a condensed ballet dictionary. Select any of the ballet terms to reveal its definition and in many cases its execution.
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Source for this ballet terms dictionary is the ABT Ballet Dictionary
