Dance performed on the tips of the toes
An exercise designed to develop graceful movement and disposition of the arms
A movement in which a dancer bends the knees and straightens them again
A movement or composition marked to be played adagio
Involving a beating action of the toe of one foot against the ankle of the supporting leg
One leg is brushed outward from the body, which then takes the weight while the second leg is brushed in to meet it
A springing jump made from one foot to the other in any direction
Strongly pointed toe of the lifted and extended leg sharply lowers to hit the floor then immediately rebounds upward
Position of the body supported on one leg, with the other leg extended behind the body with the knee straight
A female ballet dancer
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