| A | B |
|---|
| Plie | A bending of the knees |
| Jete | A jump in which one leg is thrown to the side |
| Arabesque | Extension of one leg straight back 90° with shoulders squared |
| Pirouette | A turn on one leg with the toe of the other leg on the knee |
| Pas de deux | A dance for two (usually a man and woman) |
| Cabriole | A leap in which the lower leg beats against the upper one at an angle |
| How many basic ballet positions are there? | five |
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