Allégro
How to say & pronounce Allégro:
a-lay-GROH
What does Allégro translate to?
Brisk or lively.
In ballet, allégro is a term applied to bright, fast or brisk steps and movement. All steps where the dancer jumps are considered allégro, such as sautés, jetés, cabrioles, assemblés, and so on.
Arabesque
How to say & pronounce Arabesque:
air-uh-BESK
In ballet, arabesque is a position where the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended directly behind the body with a straight knee.
The standing leg can be straight or in plie, but the back leg must always be straight. Arabesque can be found in almost every aspect of a ballet, both contemporary and classical, as well as other dance forms. Arabesque can be done with the back leg either on the ground (a terre) or raised in the air (en l’air).
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