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Basically all of the Ballet vocabulary is in French, that's where ballet first got started. Some basic vocabulary words are, pointe, tendu, pirouette, r'terre, echape, jete and plie

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Q: Could you name some basic French words for ballet?
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What language does ballet terminology use?

Most of the words in ballet are French.


Where did words and moves associated with ballet originate from?

France---they are French words.


Is ballet French?

The words used in ballet are French, such as pas de chat which means 'step of a cat' or plié which is when you bend your knees.


Which language is ballet usually taught in?

Ballet is all French words. Even though it is French it is taught all over the world.


Is ballet start in France?

No, it actually didn't, even though the Classical Ballet words are in French. Classical Ballet first started in Italy!


What are some English words that are borrowed from the French language?

Some English words borrowed from French include "ballet," "champagne," "garage," and "fiancé."


What are English french words ending in et but making the ay sound?

buffet ballet


Can you teach yourself ballet?

I do not think you can. There are so many things you can learn. All the words used in ballet are french so you would need to learn those words. You need to be able to point out the details used in ballet. For example, in jazz, when you do a pirohuette turn, your leg by your knee is parallel and in ballet it is turned out. In ballet you all ways use opposites too. Also, you need to learn all the positions. When you do a performance, you don't always smile too. So you probally could not teach yourself ballet.


Why are ballet words in French?

Many people believe ballet started in France but ballet was created in Italy during the Renaissance. It later spread to France during Luis XIV's time and became extremely popular. That's where they got the words for the different movements.


What are ballet steps?

Some common ballet steps are plie, grand batement, echape, assemble, and jete. (These words are French and they have accents marks, the spelling may be a bit off.)


What are some basic french words?

i is je me is moi you is tu


Words in French that start with b?

Some words in French that start with "b" are: Bonjour (Hello) Beau/belle (Beautiful) Bonheur (Happiness) Bibliothèque (Library) Boulangerie (Bakery) Bateau (Boat) Balade (Stroll) Banane (Banana) Bureau (Office) Baguette (French bread)