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- The meaning of EN TOURNANT is while turning —used of the body or of movement of the leg inward or outward.
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Translation for 'en tournant' in the free French-English dictionary and many other English translations.
Translations in context of "en tournant" in French-English from Reverso Context: tout en tournant, tournant en rond, tournant en dérision.
adjective. 1. [scène, plaque] revolving. 2. [escalier] spiral modif. 3. [table] revolving. 4. [présidence] revolving. masculine noun. 1. [de route] bend (Brit) ⧫ curve (USA) Il y a beaucoup de tournants dangereux sur cette route. There are a lot of dangerous bends on this road. 2. (figurative) (= moment, période) turning point.
- Allégro
- Abstract Ballet
- Allongé
- Arabesque
- Assemblé
- Attitude
- Avant
- Adagio
- Balançoire
- Ballet Blanc
Allégro refers to all fast or brisk steps and movements. Every step where a ballet dancer jumps are considered allégro. This includes sautés, jetés, cabrioles, assemblés, etc. These movements are typically done after warmup and closer toward the last part of class to avoid injury, and to maximize a dancers range while warmed up.
Abstract ballet are ballets without a plot unlike the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, etc. Most often, contemporary ballets are considered abstract ballets.
Allongé is a term used to describe a position that is stretched or made longer. Usually, allongé is used in arabesque to extend your arm and leg further before closing into another position.
Arabesque is a position in ballet where the body is supported on a single leg, while the other leg is extended directly behind the body with a straight knee. There are several different versions of arabesque such as first, second, and third arabesque. They can also be done at different heights or with a straight leg or in plie.
An assemblé has several different variations. The basics being that the two legs join together in the air. Since assemblé is a jump, you’ll mostly see them in petit allegro and grandé allegro combinations during a classical ballet class.
An attitude is a position where the dancers stands on one leg with the other lifted, either in the front, or back. The leg that is in the air is usually slightly bent at the knee, creating an approximate 145 degree angle.
En avant refers to moving towards the front. En avant is not an actual step or position in ballet, but is used in conjunction with other terms, such as tendu en avant.
Adagio refers to slow movements in ballet. This means movements in adagio are performed with the greatest amount of fluidity, control, and grace. Movements in adagio during ballet class are used to help dancers increase strength, control, and flexibility.
Balançoire is a term used to describe exercises such as grande battements or dégagés. When a ballet dancer does a combination with balançoire, they’ll repeatedly swing their leg from front to back.
Ballet blanc is a term used to describe ballet where dancers wear white tutus (also known as romantic). Some popular ballet blanc include La Sylphide, Giselle, and Les Sylphides.
In French, “en (verb)ant” means “while (verb)ing” so “____ en tournant” means “____ while turning.” for example, balancé en tournant means balancé while turning. “Tour” means round or turn, so like autour means around and tour en l’air is turn in the air
The meaning of EN TOURNANT is while turning —used of the body or of movement of the leg inward or outward.
Dictionary French-English. tournant noun, masculine (plural: tournants m) turn n (often used) (plural: turns) Les négociations ont pris un tournant décisif aujourd'hui. The negotiations have taken a decisive turn today. turning point n (plural: turning points) La première victoire de l'équipe était un tournant dans la compétition.
