IBBFA Barre Certification Chapter 3: Definitions & Terms Study Guide
A focused study resource for Chapter 3 of the IBBFA Barre Certification exam, covering the essential ballet-derived terminology and barre-specific vocabulary tested on the written assessment. Key terms include à la seconde, à la sebesque (an IBBFA-specific position midway between arabesque and à la seconde), arabesque, attitude, barre, battement, coupé, devant, elevé, relevé, tendu, plié, first through fifth positions for arms and legs, and turnout. The written exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions drawn from a 300+ question bank, requiring a score of 70% (42/60) to pass . This guide helps candidates master the French-based terminology and precise positional definitions that form the foundation of barre instruction.
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