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Danse
[dahnss]
Dance.
Danse de caractère
[dahnss duh ka-rak-TEHR]
Dance of character, character dance. Any national or folk dance, or a
dance based on movements associated with a particular profession, trade,
personality or mode of living. See Mazurka and Polonaise.
De côté
[duh koh-TAY]
Sideways. Used to indicate that a step is to be made to the side, either
to the right or to the left.
Demi-plié
[duh-MEE-plee-AY]
Half-bend of the knees. All steps of elevation begin and end with a demi-plié.
Derrière
[deh-RYEHR]
Behind, back. This term may refer to a movement, step or placing of a
limb in back of the body. In reference to a particular step, the addition
of derrière implies that the working foot is closed at the back.
Dessous
[duh-SOO]
Under. Indicates that the working foot passes behind the supporting foot.
As, for example, in pas de bourrée dessous.
Dessus
[duh-SEW]
Over. Indicates that the working foot passes in front of the supporting
foot. As, for example, in pas de bourrée dessus.
Deux
[duh]
Two.
Deuxième
[duh-ZYEM]
Second.
Devant
[duh-VAHN]
In front. This term may refer to a step, movement or the placing of a
limb in front of the body. In reference to a particular step the addition
of the word "devant" implies that the working foot is closed
in the front
Divertissement
[dee-vehr-tees-MAHNT]
Diversion, enjoyment. A suite of numbers called "entrées," inserted
into a classic ballet. These short dances are calculated to display the
talents of individuals or groups of dancers.
Dix
Ten.
Double
[DOO-bluh]
Double. As, for example, in pirouette double (a double pirouette).
Double cabriole
[DOO-bluh ka-bree-AWL]
Double cabriole. This is a cabriole in which one leg strikes the other
in the air two or more times before landing. |