Barre (ballet), the Glossary

Table of Contents

1. 12 relations: Ballet, Ballet technique, Ballon (ballet), Dance partnering, Glossary of ballet, Handrail, Pilates, Pointe technique, Positions of the arms in ballet, Positions of the feet in ballet, Turn (dance and gymnastics), Warming up.

2. Ballet terminology
3. Dance equipment

Ballet

Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.

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Ballet technique

Ballet technique is the foundational principles of body movement and form used in ballet. Barre (ballet) and ballet technique are ballet terminology.

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Ballon (ballet)

Ballon is the appearance of being lightweight and light-footed while jumping. Barre (ballet) and Ballon (ballet) are ballet terminology.

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Dance partnering

Dance partnering is dancing performed by a pair of dancers, typically a male and a female, in which the pair strives to achieve a harmony of coordinated movements so that the audience remains unaware of the mechanics.

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Glossary of ballet

Because ballet became formalized in France, a significant part of ballet terminology is in the French language. Barre (ballet) and Glossary of ballet are ballet terminology.

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Handrail

A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support.

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Pilates

Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named.

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Pointe technique

Pointe technique is part of classical ballet involving a technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet when wearing pointe shoes. Barre (ballet) and pointe technique are ballet terminology.

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Positions of the arms in ballet

There are two basic positions of the arms in ballet.

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Positions of the feet in ballet

The positions of the feet in ballet is a fundamental part of classical ballet technique that defines standard placements of feet on the floor.

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Turn (dance and gymnastics)

In dance and gymnastics, a turn is a rotation of the body about the vertical axis.

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Warming up

'Warming up' is a part of stretching and preparation for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand, usually undertaken before a performance or practice.

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See also

Ballet terminology

• Aplomb
• Arabesque (ballet position)
• Ballet blanc
• Ballet d'action
• Ballet de cour
• Ballet technique
• Ballon (ballet)
• Barre (ballet)
• Battement
• Bourrée
• Chassé
• Comic ballet
• Contemporary ballet
• Corps de ballet
• Demi-soloist
• Divertissement
• Entrée de ballet
• Glossary of ballet
• Grand pas
• Narrative ballet
• Neoclassical ballet
• Pas de deux
• Pas de quatre (ballet)
• Pas de trois
• Pièce d'occasion
• Pointe shoe
• Pointe technique
• Romantic ballet
• Turnout (ballet)
• Tutu (clothing)
• Variation (ballet)

Dance equipment

• Barre (ballet)
• Dance studio
• Dancewear
• Disco ball
• Foot arch stretcher
• Ghungroo
• Illuminated dance floor
• Performance surface
• Pole dance
• Sprung floor
• Stage lighting
• Turn board

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barre_(ballet)

Also known as Ballet barre, Barre warm-up, Exercice à la barre.