Cecchetti Grade 5 Practice Exam

What is the meaning of a la quatrieme derriere in English?

To the second behind To the fourth behind Around the room Crossed in front

Correct Answer:

To the fourth behind

Explanation:

Think of the foot positions in ballet. À la means toward or in the direction of, quatrième is the fourth position, and derrière means behind. Put together, it describes placing the working foot in the fourth position behind the other foot. So it translates to “to the fourth behind.” This is different from phrases that would place the foot in front or in a crossed-in-front position.

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