Adage The second part of a ballet class ; slow work with emphasis on sustained positions and on balance. Term describing movements or exercises performed slowly with ease, grace and fluidity, highlighting the dancers line and balance.
Allegro The third part of a ballet class ; fast work, jumps, turns. Usually divided into petit (little) and grand (big) allegro. Term describing movements performed quickly and with liveliness, highlighting the dancers speed and agility.
Arabesque A position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other one extended derriere (behind). The extended leg can be a terre (on the ground) or en l'air (in the air). This can be taken with a number of different body alignments and arm lines.
Assemble (assembled) A jump finishing and ending in 5th position. The working foot brushes the floor with a demi plie followed immediately by a jump where the legs join mid air and land feet in 5th with a demi plie.
A terre On the Ground