8 - Grade 3 - Theory + Terms + Definitions + Entering

THEORY

The following theory terms and definitions are important to understand and memorize prior to the Grade Three Exam. You are also responsible for the theory you learned in previous grades.

Arabesques shown a la terre.

POSITIONS OF THE HEAD

POSITIONS OF THE ARMS

• Première = First
• Demi Seconde (for adage) = Half Second (for adage)
• Demi Seconde (for allegro) = Half Second (for allegro)

ARABESQUES

Arabesques shown a l'air.

BODY POSITIONS

• A la quatrième devant = to the fourth in front
• A la seconde = to the second
• A la quatrième derrière = to the fourth in back

MOVEMENTS IN DANCING

BASIC STEPS

VOCABULARY

ENTERING THE ROOM