Adagio

Adagio is a type of dance in which couples perform steps requiring great skill in synchronization, lifting, balancing, and turning. Typically displayed as two to four partners ...

adagio

Entertainment; Music

Symbol in written music to show that the music should be played at low tempo.

adagio

Sports; Gymnastics

means slow, in dance it means a slow, sustained movement.

chassé

Sports; Gymnastics

A dance movement of the feet which gives the impression of one foot chasing the other, often used as a lead-up to a leap.

coupé

Sports; Gymnastics

A ballet term whose literal meaning is to cut. It is a ballet dance movement that calls for the non-support foot to be pulled sharply off the floor and placed with a pointed toe ...

Dawes

Sports; Gymnastics

An uneven bar skill named after Dominique Dawes. It is a back giant with 1 ½ turn in the handstand. It has been rated by the FIG as a D level skill. Its FIG number is 4.403.

demi-plié

Sports; Gymnastics

Literally translated to a small bend. This is a fundamental ballet movement that calls for the knees, to bend in perfect alignment over the toes with the feet flat on the floor ...

développé

Sports; Gymnastics

This is a ballet and gymnastics dance movement. A développé is done by drawing the toe of the gesture leg (which bends at the knee and hip) up the front, side, or back of the ...

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)

Sports; Gymnastics

The international and Olympic governing body of competitive gymnastics. The FIG is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is responsible for the governance of the ...