Terminology
Tuesday En Quarré
En quarré, [ahn ka-RAY] or
carré means in the shape of a square. It indicates that the series of steps
are to be performed in the four (or sometimes three) sides of a square shape. The
word is comes from the Latin word quadratus.
The word quarré is considered obsolete, and
indeed I have never heard it used in a dance class. However, when performing a
series of steps en manége (in a circle), dancers are taught
to think of their path as a square, moving along one side then changing their
spot to the next wall as they progress around the room. The visual result is
that of a circle although the dancer is actually traveling in a square.
Perhaps
that’s why the term quarré is no
longer used.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Terminology Secret #35:
“En quarré, or carré means in the shape of a square.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Being a
square keeps you from going around in circles.”
Help expand the knowledge base!
Leave a
comment about any instructions, ideas, or images that worked best for you!
My
latest books are coloring books! They are available on Amazon.
Want
to know more about me? Read my interview at Ballet Connections:
Or "Like" me on my Facebook Author Page:
For interesting articles involving mental health:
No comments:
Post a Comment