Cecchetti Grade 4 Practice Exam

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• Which term is the inward turn taken from a lunge?
• Which term means large beatings?
• In Cecchetti Grade 4, what is the correct alignment for the working leg in développé at the barre?
• Identify the roles of alignment and core engagement in Cecchetti Grade 4.
• Which term describes a disengaged beating?
• Ronds de Jambe à terre en dehors et en dedans describe which movement?
• Which term means Continuous?
• Battement Tendus are best described as which?
• Which term means Assembled?
• What is the English translation of the French ballet term En haut?
• How should port de bras shapes be used in Cecchetti Grade 4 center work?
• Which term means 'lively quick movement'?
• Which term includes the word ferme indicating closed?
• Which phrase translates to 'Ecarte'?
• Which term means interweaving of four beats?
• What safety precautions are essential when progressing to pointe in Grade 4?
• Which phrase translates to 'to the fourth behind'?
• Which term means 'backwards'?
• Cou de pied translates to which English phrase?
• What is the English meaning of Devant?
• In a Cecchetti Grade 4 practical exam, what is the typical order of sections?
• During grand battement, which alignment cues are essential to maintain stability?
• Explain the principle of turnout in Cecchetti Grade 4 and how it is trained through barre and center work.
• What is the typical examiner's criteria for evaluating a Cecchetti Grade 4 performance?
• Describe the common faults in Grade 4 turnout and how to correct.
• Which term means 'raised in 5th'?
• What is the typical length and pacing of center adagio and petit allegro phrases in Grade 4?
• Which term describes outward turns from the fourth position?
• Which statement best describes a Grade 4 grand jeté's line and landing?
• Explain how to prepare for a pirouette in Grade 4 center practice, including spotting, relevé, and passe position.
• Which of the following best describes the tempo relationship between adagio and petit allegro in Grade 4?
• Battements dégagés et battement piqué relate to which pairing?
• Which term is the small thrown step?
• Identify the two common faults in Grade 4 allegro leaps and a correct corrective approach.
• Which exercises are typically included in the Cecchetti Grade 4 barre sequence, and what is their primary purpose?
• Pas de Bourree refers to which?
• List the basic Cecchetti terminology in Grade 4 for turnout, alignment, and main steps (port de bras, rond de jambe, developpé).
• What is the difference between the Cecchetti terms 'à la seconde' and 'à terre' in Grade 4 barre?
• Which term describes a long extended line with one leg in the back?
• Which term involves rising onto the balls of the feet?
• When linking petit allegro steps into a short phrase, which element should be emphasized?
• Which term describes raising the body to a height in fifth position?
• Which term describes the movement sequence including Développé and related elements (Adage- Développé à la Quatrième devant, Grand Rond de Jambe en Dehors en l'air, Grand Fouetté)?
• What best summarizes the overall aims of Grade 4 Cecchetti training?
• Pas de Bourrée Dessous indicates which movement?
• Which statement about footwear and warm-up for pointe progression is most appropriate?
• Which term denotes performing two large circular movements of the leg in the air while maintaining an arabesque?
• Which term means withdrawn?
• What is the correct progression of port de bras in Cecchetti Grade 4 from at the barre to en face in the center?
• Which term describes a movement connection known as Linked movement?
• Which French term means 'to the second'?
• Which term describes a jump?
• Which is the correct description for Première arabesque croisé?
• Which term refers to rises?
• Glissade Derrière translates to which description?
• List common faults to avoid in Cecchetti Grade 4 center work.
• Which term means exercise at the barre?
• Which term is described as interweaving of four beats?
• Which is a correct pair from the material?
• Glissade translates to which?
• Which phrase translates to 'à la Quatrième devant'?
• Which movement sequence is described by Adage- Développé à la Quatrième devant, Grand Rond de Jambe en Dehors en l'air, Grand Fouetté?
• Which term is the lifted movement?
• Which term describes inward turn taken from a lunge?
• List and describe two center developments or arabesques used in Cecchetti Grade 4 and how they are prepared.
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of a Grade 4 petit allegro combination?
• Which term is chased?
• Which term includes Bourrées Dessous et Changements de Pieds, as in the provided material?
• How should a student respond to corrections during a Cecchetti Grade 4 class?
• Which term translates to Linked movement?
• Which statement best describes the line and landing of a Grade 4 grand jeté?
• In the Glissade sequence, how many Pas de Bourrée Dessous are performed?
• Which term means 'to the inside'?
• Which term means 'struck beatings'?
• BattU is defined as which translation in ballet vocabulary?
• Which term is the 'royal interweaving'?
• Why is turnout and proper alignment emphasized when using the five foot positions during Grade 4 barre?
• Which term means thrown?
• Battements Balancés translates to which of the following?
• Which term describes the attitude and inward turn study?
• Soubresaut translates to which?
• Which term translates to "half"?
• Which term translates to small beatings on the ankle (or the neck of the foot)?
• Outline a typical Cecchetti Grade 4 barre sequence, including the order of exercises and replications.
• Which term is the step of the cat?
• Which term translates to 'En bas'?
• Which description correctly states the directions of rond de jambe en dehors and en dedans at the barre?
• Describe center adagio requirements in Cecchetti Grade 4 in terms of balance, alignment, and slow, controlled movement.
• Ferme translates to which?
• Which term sequence repeats the combination 'Glissade Derrière, Assemblé Dessus' twice?
• Which phrase translates to 'around the room'?
• Turnout is crucial in Grade 4 allegro. Which cue best helps you check turnout while jumping?
• How is grand battement integrated into Cecchetti Grade 4 barre, and what are the key alignment points?
• During Grade 4, which breathing practice supports movement and musical phrasing?
• Which statement about alignment is correct for Cecchetti Grade 4 leaps?
• En arriere translates to which?
• Which term means 'to the outside'?
• Épaulé denotes which of these?
• Which term describes a quick battement outward from the supporting leg?
• Which term is defined as developed or unfolded movement?
• Which term describes Échappés Sautés Changés, Pas de Bourrées Dessous et Changements de Pieds?
• Which sequence includes 'Assemblé Dessus'?
• If a viva voce theory segment is included, what is expected from the student?
• How are results communicated and how should a student respond to corrections after the exam?
• Which term means escaped?
• Which term translates to cut?
• What is the typical turnout angle expected in Cecchetti Grade 4 at the hips and how is it checked?
• Which term contains both 'Changés' and 'Changements de Pieds'?
• Which ballet term describes a movement that is bent?
• Which term describes movements performed at the barre?
• Explain the correction process for a misaligned hip in Grade 4.
• Which term refers to exercises in the center?
• Differentiate between tendu, dégagé, and frappé in the Grade 4 Cecchetti barre and give a practical cue for each.
• Battements dégagés et battement piqué correspond to which description?
• Which of the following is a listed fault to avoid in Grade 4 center work?
• In the long demi-plié and grand plié description, which of the following lists the included positions?
• In center adagio, which tempo specification is correct?
• In Cecchetti Grade 4 barre, how are rond de jambe à terre performed and what are the two main directions?
• Which description best describes the arm placement during a Grade 4 pas de chat?
• Name two pointe-centered exercises that might appear in Grade 4 and their aims.
• Échappés Sautés Changés describes which type of movement?
• Which term describes a sissonne to the back opened?
• Which term means 'closed'?
• Explain the role of relevé with port de bras in the Grade 4 barre sequence.
• Développé à la quatrième devant, grand rond de jambe en dehors en l'air, grand fouetté describes which sequence?
• Which phrase translates to 'à la Quatrieme derriere'?
• In the Correct Sequence of Eight Body Positions, which is the fifth position?
• Which term translates to the concept of linked movement?
• Which phrase describes Grande Révérence?
• What is the meaning of the ballet term Petits tours?
• Pose translates to which meaning?
• Which phrase translates to 'to the fourth front'?
• Which term contains both 'Derrière' and 'Dessus' repeated?
• Which term specifically denotes a fast, bright tempo in ballet?
• Which term is a small thrown step used to connect phrases?
• Which term describes the movement 'circles of the leg on the ground outward and inward'?
• In a Cecchetti Grade 4 practical exam, is pointe work always required?
• Which term refers to a movement where the leg is extended in a straight line from the hip?
• Which practice aid is commonly used to assess turnout and body alignment during Grade 4 training?
• Which term means curtsey?
• Which phrase translates to 'à la seconde'?
• How should a Grade 4 dancer approach practice to maintain energy and technique across the exam?
• Which term means movements in the center?
• What are the five positions of the feet in Cecchetti notation and how are they used in Grade 4 barre work?
• Which English translation corresponds to 'En avant'?
• What description corresponds to the term Sissonne en Arrière, ferme?
• Describe a typical Grade 4 center petit allegro phrase, including at least two jump types and their timing.
• Which term translates to 'passed'?
• Which term means 'curtsey'?
• Derriere means which of the following?
• What are the safety guidelines for jumping in Grade 4?
• What does Enchaînements mean?
• What are the musicality and phrasing expectations for Grade 4 allegro leaps?
• Which term is not part of the Correct Sequence of Eight Body Positions?
• Which description best represents a Grade 4 petit allegro combination?
• Name at least two center turns or turning sequences commonly used in Cecchetti Grade 4 and give a brief description of technique.
• Explain the concept of balance in Cecchetti Grade 4 center work and how it is demonstrated.
• Which term is a chain of slow controlled movements?
• Beyond barre and center in Grade 4, which elements are commonly included?
• What is the recommended approach to practice to maintain energy and technique across the exam?
• Which term describes the carriage of the arms?
• Which term describes the Fourth Position of the feet that is open?
• Which phrase means 'Autour de la salle'?
• Which term would you use to indicate a move described as 'gliding movement'?
• Effacée corresponds to which meaning?
• Fondus corresponds to which description?
• Which description matches the movement described as demi-plié et relevé, et grand plié en seconde, première, cinquième devant et cinquième derrière avec cambré devant et derrière?
• Petits Battements sur le Cou de Pied translates to which of the following?
• Petits tours describes which action?
• Which term describes two large circles of the leg in the air with an arabesque?
• Which phrase translates to 'En avant'?
• Explain how demi-pointe vs pointe differs in the execution of Grade 4 center work.
• Which term among the Additional Positions of the Body corresponds to Shouldered?
• Which phrase translates to 'to turn'?
• Which term means changing?
• Explain how to give and receive corrections during a Cecchetti Grade 4 class.
• In Grade 4 leaps, what is the purpose of maintaining vertical alignment from head to toe?
• Which option matches the translation of Sissonne en Arrière, ferme?
• In Grade 4 center, which description best defines balance?
• Which term denotes a slow, controlled movement in a sustained phrase?
• In Grade 4, how does a changement differ from a temps levé?
• How should a Grade 4 dancer count time and maintain musicality during a routine?
• Which term describes a jump that changes the feet in the air?
• What are common faults when transitioning to pointe in Grade 4 and how can they be fixed?
• How does a Grade 4 dancer demonstrate artistry and musicality to the examiner?
• Passe translates to which English word?
• Which term describes the first arabesque in a crossed position?
• Which statement best describes the developing movement to the fourth in front, with large leg circles and whipping movement?
• En croix means which?
• What is the significance of breath control and core support during Cecchetti Grade 4?
• Which term translates to Sustained?
• Which term describes the second arabesque in a crossed position?
• Which term refers to turning in the air during a leap?
• Which statement best describes the safe progression to pointe in Cecchetti Grade 4?
• Which statement accurately differentiates petit allegro from grand allegro in Cecchetti Grade 4?
• Which term means on the ground?
• Which pair is repeated in Glissade Derrière, Assemblé Dessus, Glissade Derrière, Assemblé Dessus, Pas de Bourrée Dessous, Pas de Bourrée Dessous?
• Which term means placed or pose?
• Which term indicates a jump from both feet and landing in the same position?
• Which term means 'circle of the leg'?
• What is the English translation of Battements Retirés?
• Describe the development of the leg in développé in Grade 4 at the barre, including positions and alignment.
• Identify two common transitional movements between barre exercises in Grade 4 and their purpose.
• Which term means a large, reverent step?
• What is the role of port de bras in center combinations for Cecchetti Grade 4 and how should it be executed?
• Which phrase translates to 'Croisé devant'?
• Explain rond de jambe en dehors and en dedans performed at the barre, including direction and plane of movement.
• Which term refers to a turn or spin?
• Which term describes a sissonne to the rear with the legs opened?
• Which term denotes slow, controlled movements?
• Which term denotes outward turn from the fourth position?
• Coupe means which?
• Which term means turn in the air?
• Balance in ballet means?
• Which term describes a cat-like step used to bridge between positions?
• Which term corresponds to 'neck of the foot'?
• Chaine is best defined as which of the following?
• What describes an entrechat quatre in Grade 4?
• Which element most contributes to the line during Cecchetti Grade 4 center work?
• Which phrase translates to 'Croisé derrière'?
• Sissonne translates to which?
• For petit allegro pacing, which statement is correct?
• Which term refers to turns or spins?
• Which term is defined as linked movement?