Cecchetti Ballet Grade 2 Practice Exam

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• Which term means cutting step over?
• What sequence might be expected in Grade 2 centre work involving turns and port de bras?
• In Cecchetti Grade 2, what is passé?
• Échappé Relevé Changé is best described as an escaping movement that ends in which positions?
• What is the typical exam structure for Cecchetti Grade 2?
• Which term would you choose to indicate placement behind in the fourth position?
• In the sequence Deux Demi-pliés and un Grand Plié, which positions are used?
• Which movement is described as a large kick from the hip?
• What is the role of tempo in Cecchetti Grade 2 practice?
• Grande Révérence refers to which description?
• From which position does developpé begin?
• In the movement theory of the arms, which term describes an arm position that is turned?
• Which French word corresponds to the English number One?
• What is the English translation of 'Seconde'?
• Five Positions of the Head: Which term means 'crossed in back'?
• Two common centre exercises that might appear in Grade 2?
• Grand Battements are best described as?
• Adage in Grade 2 is characterized by which kind of movements?
• Which ballet term means 'To bend'?
• What is the English translation of Allegro in ballet terminology?
• Changements et Échappés Sautés Changés describes what type of movements and how are they executed?
• Développé et Temps Lié describes which concept?
• Which statement reflects the benefit of corrections focused on alignment during practice?
• What is the English translation for the phrase "Tours for girls and boys"?
• Which term refers to brushing the foot off the floor to a small height with pointed toe?
• Glissades Devant et Derrière translates to which?
• If a dancer is told to go Over, which term is used?
• Which term corresponds to 'the second' in Cecchetti terminology?
• Which statement about turnout practice is most accurate?
• Pointe tendue demi en l'air is described as?
• Developing or unfolding movement; connecting movement is what term?
• Why is it important to practice both front and back of rond de jambe in Grade 2?
• What is the English translation of À la Quatrième Devant?
• If thigh or hip tightness occurs during training, what should you do?
• Which term translates to the French word for the movement that means assembling step over?
• Which term translates to 'In back'?
• How can a dancer demonstrate artistry within Grade 2 technique?
• Which term indicates moving to the second position?
• Which term translates to 'Under-over step'?
• How is musicality demonstrated in Cecchetti Grade 2?
• Which term translates to 'To the fourth in front'?
• Pas de Bourrée Dessous translates to which step?
• What is the difference between open and closed arm positions?
• Tours en Cinquième en Diagonale refers to which movement?
• Which term translates to 'To turn'?
• Which term means 'In front'?
• Which statement about engaging the core and spine alignment is true for Grade 2 centre work?
• Which statement best describes the role of long spine in turnout practice?
• Which direction do Rond de Jambe à Terre in Dehors and en Dedans travel on the ground?
• Which term translates to 'Gliding steps performed in front and back'?
• What is the English translation of Assemblé Dessous?
• The term Adage in Cecchetti Grade 2 describes which type of movement?
• How should knee alignment be maintained during demi-plié?
• Battements Frappés refers to which action?
• Which term translates to 'to the fourth behind'?
• When describing line and artistry, which statement is most appropriate?
• Which term translates to 'Crossed in back'?
• Soussus means which movement?
• What is a safe practice tip for improving landings in petit allegro?
• Turnout is emphasized in Grade 2 for what reason, and how should it be practiced safely?
• Which term describes gliding steps performed in front and back?
• Define grand battement and list two common faults to watch for in Grade 2.
• Première, Seconde, et Troisieme Arabesque à Terre refers to which set of arabesques?
• Fixed Points of the Practice Room: Which set describes stationary reference locations used during practice?
• Which term corresponds to three glissades sans changé and one battement tendu?
• How does the Cecchetti Grade 2 exam reward consistency of technique?
• Jeté, Temps Levé; Coupé Dessous, Coupé Dessus, Pas de Chat, Changement de Pied involves which sequence?
• Name two typical arm positions used in Grade 2 port de bras sequences.
• Difference between parallel and turned-out foot positions and why is this taught early?
• What is the general difference between a barre exercise and a center exercise?
• Which description best defines a stable centre balance during adagio work?
• Which statement describes the term 'Cinq Positions du Corps'?
• How is spotting used during turns in Cecchetti Grade 2 and why is it important?
• What is the English translation of 'Quatrième'?
• What is the English translation of 'Deux'?
• What is the English translation of Chassé?
• What is the purpose of spotting during turns, and how would you describe a proper spotting action?
• What are the two actions listed as the correct sequence of the body positions?
• Relevé refers to rising onto which part of the foot?
• Which term translates to "Assembling step in succession over and under"?
• In the Additional Movements in Dancing, how should you count corners and walls?
• Define plié and differentiate between demi-plié and grand plié.
• How do you protect the knees during grand battement?
• Which ballet term translates to 'Crossed in back'?
• What is the translation of 'Exercices à la barre'?
• Which term translates to 'Chain of steps'?
• Which French word is the one that equals the English word 'Fifth'?
• What is the recommended footwear for Cecchetti Grade 2 practice and exam?
• Trois Soussus et Une Échappé Relevé Changé involves how many under-over steps and what additional movement?
• What is a key artistry quality examiners look for in Grade 2?
• Which movement is part of the Adage sequence as a Déployé movement?
• Which term from the Additional Positions of the Body translates to 'à la Quatrième Devant'?
• Balancé en Ecarté describes which type of step?
• In Cecchetti's body-position sequence, which term describes the action 'to glide'?
• When moving from a low arm position to a high position, which intermediate position is usually passed through?
• Which term corresponds to the cutting step under and over?
• Which term describes changing and escaping movements jumped and changed?
• What safety practice should be checked before attempting turning exercises?
• Chassé en Avant, Coupé Dessous, Chassé en Avant, Temps Levé en Troisième describes which sequence of steps?
• What is the English meaning of 'Dessous'?
• Which of the following best describes how portions of Grade 2 exam assess consistency across sections?
• What does port de bras contribute to in Cecchetti Grade 2?
• What is the English meaning of 'Dessus'?
• What is the English translation of Assemblé Soutenue?
• Glissade Devant means which movement?
• Glissade Derrière means which movement?
• Which term means 'fifth high' in the Feet Theory?
• Name the five basic feet positions used in Cecchetti ballet.
• Which term means large beatings?
• What is a safe approach to correcting a dancer who leans forward during port de bras?
• Which two cues help a dancer maintain vertical alignment in centre?
• Pointe tendue à terre refers to which description?
• Which term involves two assembling steps over in succession, with one sustaining?
• Which term means cutting step under?
• Échappés Relevés sur les Demi-Pointes refers to which concept?
• Which term means 'Under-over step'?
• What role does breathing play in Grade 2 technique?
• If a dancer is told to go Under, which term is used?
• Which term means 'To glide'?
• What is the English translation of 'Troisieme'?
• Which statement about Battements Tendues en Croix et Battements Dégagés à la Seconde is true?
• What is the English equivalent of the French number 'Une'?
• Which term would be used to say 'to the second' in Cecchetti nomenclature?
• What effect does proper turnout control have on Grade 2 technique?
• Which description matches the phrase 'Première, Seconde, et Troisieme Arabesque à Terre'?
• What is the English translation of Préparation pour Tours for girls?
• Coupés Dessous et Dessus et Pas de Bourrée Dessous refers to which sequence?
• In Cecchetti Grade 2, which statement about turnout is true?
• What is the English translation of Tours?
• What is the role of the teacher's corrections in the Grade 2 exam process?
• What is developpé and what is the general progression to achieve it safely?
• In the plié sequence, how many demi-pliés precede the grand plié?
• What is frappé and how is it typically used in Grade 2 barre?
• In the Movement Theory of the Arms, which term is listed as a possible arm position?
• Describe retiré and its role in Cecchetti technique.
• Explain en dehors and en dedans in rond de jambe.
• Which term translates to 'Over'?
• During demi-plié, which toe alignment is correct for knee tracking?
• Difference between stable balance and wobbling balance in Grade 2?
• Tempo refers to the pace of movement; which benefit comes from using the correct tempo?
• Exercices au milieu describes which type of practice?
• What is a common cue or tool used to monitor turnout during Grade 2 practice?
• What is a common sign of correct turnout in the lower body?
• Which term means gliding step in front?
• In the Additional Positions of the Body, which term translates to 'to the Fourth in Front'?
• Which statement best describes the sequence of Cecchetti Grade 2 exam sections?
• How can you explain the concept of "line" in Cecchetti technique?
• Which of the following describes Pointe tendue en l'air?
• How do you ensure a quiet, controlled placement of the foot in degage?
• What is the English translation of Préparation pour tours en l’air for boys?
• Which element is explicitly mentioned as part of Grade 2 assessment related to movement quality?
• Deux Assemblés Dessus de Suite, Une Assemblé Soutenue describes what sequence of assembling steps?
• When moving from a closed position to an open position of the feet, what action is described?
• Which two elements typically appear in Grade 2 centre exercises?
• What is the English translation of Assemblé Dessus?
• In a grand plié, what must be maintained?
• Which element best contributes to maintaining line during movement?
• Petite Battements sur le Cou-de-Pied refers to what movement in ballet?
• Which term translates to the English meaning of assembling step under?
• Which term describes something below the reference line?
• What is rond de jambe and in what forms is it commonly performed in Grade 2?
• How should a student approach corrections about alignment during a test?
• What is the English translation of 'Quatre'?
• Explain the difference between tendu à terre and dégagé in Cecchetti technique.
• Which term best translates to "Assembling step sustained"?
• What is the main purpose of the barre in Cecchetti Grade 2?
• Which term describes the movement of the arms in ballet terminology?
• Which term is one of the Five Positions of the Head?
• During center work in Grade 2, what is the primary focus?
• Which is the English equivalent of 'Première'?
• Which term is the arm position described as 'Quatrième en haut'?
• Which term indicates a vertical relation opposite of 'Dessus'?
• What is the English translation of 'Cinquième'?
• What is the English meaning of 'À la Seconde'?
• What is an exam's purpose in the Cecchetti Grade 2 framework?
• What is the English translation of Tours for girls and boys?
• Ronds de Jambe à Terre en Dehors et en Dedans are circles of the leg performed where and in which directions?
• What is the English meaning of 'À la Quatrième derrière'?
• Which term translates to 'To bend'?
• Which French word matches the English word 'Second'?
• What is the English meaning of Devant?
• What is the English translation of 'Trois'?
• Which term translates to the English meaning of assembling step sustained?
• Which term describes something above the reference point?
• Which ballet term translates to 'To jump'?
• How might a dancer show improvement in Cecchetti Grade 2 over time?
• Cinq Positions du Corps refers to what?
• Pointe tendue en l'air describes a stretched point in the air at what height?
• Which term corresponds to three under-over steps followed by an escaping movement raised and changed?
• What is the English translation of 'Troisième'?
• Trois Glissades sans Changé et Un Battement Tendu involves how many glissades and what is the other element?
• Which statement describes how a dancer should respond to musical cues during performance?
• Which of the following is the English translation that corresponds to the French phrase meaning the fifth in a sequence?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common correction for Grade 2 barre work?
• Which term translates to 'To rise'?
• How should a dancer practice at home to prepare for Cecchetti Grade 2?
• Trois Pas de Bourrée Dessous et Un Posé en Avant involves how many bourée steps under and what accompanying step?
• In Cecchetti Grade 2, how can a dancer exhibit proper line during a sequence?
• Which term corresponds to turns in fifth position on a diagonal line?
• During grand battement, what is essential to protect the knee?
• Battements Tendues en Croix et Battements Dégagés à la Seconde describe which combination?
• Which term translates to 'To jump'?
• Which term represents 'fifth in front' in the theory of foot movement?
• What is the English translation of 'Cinq'?
• How should a dancer prepare for centre adagio balance?
• Which ballet term refers to 'Crossed in front'?
• In a pirouette, which statement best describes the movement of the head?
• Describe two typical petit allegro actions that a Grade 2 student might be asked to perform.
• Why is it important to keep shoulders down and rib cage soft during Grade 2 movements?
• Port de Bras in ballet refers to which concept?