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Ballet Vocabulary

A useful list of ballet terms and definitions. Most of these terms have been introduced in class, or you will be introduced to them in class soon. This list is to be used as a reference only and is not meant to replace in-person instruction by a qualified ballet teacher. Click on the term below for its definition. See if you can remember what each one is before you click on it!

Foot and Leg Positions
Arm Positions
Movements

This page is still under construction. More Ballet terms are being added to this list! Check back soon. Also, if anything in these definitions or diagrams is unclear or confusing, please let me know in the message form below.

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