Pas de bourrée. Pas de bourrées : 3 linking steps. Glissade. Glissade (RoyalOperaHouse) Sissonne, Pas de chat. Alignments. Learn to dance Ballet. Online Ballet Dance lessons. Adage, Adagio [French: a-DAHZH] Adage is a French word derived from the Italian ad agio, meaning at ease or leisure. English ballet teachers use "adage," the French adaptation, while Americans prefer the original Italian. In dancing it has two meanings: (1) A series of exercises following the centre practice, consisting of a succession of slow and graceful movements which may be simple or of the most complex character, performed with fluidity and apparent ease.
These exercises develop a sustaining power, sense of line, balance and the beautiful poise which enables the dancer to perform with majesty and grace. Air, en l' [ahn lehr] In the air. Indicates: (1) that a movement is to be made in the air; for example, rond de jambe en l'air; (2) that the working leg, after being opened to the second or fourth position à terre, is to be raised to a horizontal position with the toe on the level of the hip. Allégro [a-lay-GROH; Italian: al-LAY-groh] Brisk, lively. Avant, en [ah na-VAHN] Forward. Ballet Glossary Youtube playlist by royal opera house.