Cecchetti Grade 3 Practice Test
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Prepare with the Cecchetti Grade 3 Practice Test practice quiz. This question bank includes 10 questions covering term, arms, describes, cecchetti, and grade. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.
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Question
1
Which term is the scissor-like step?
Explanation:
The scissor-like step refers to sissonnes. In Cecchetti vocabulary, a sissonne is a jump that involves crossing the legs in the air, like a pair of scissors, as you spring from two feet and land—often on one foot or on two feet depending on the variation. That crossing in mid-air is the defining feature, which is why this term is the best match for a step described as scissor-like. Other terms describe different movements (glissade and assemblé are gliding and landing together, enchaînements are sequences of steps, etc.), so they don’t capture the distinctive crossing action of the scissor motion.
Question
2
Which term refers to 'First carriage of the arms'?
Explanation:
Port de bras describes how the arms are carried in ballet, and the numbers tell you which carriage of the arms you’re using. The first carriage places the arms rounded in front of the body, forming a gentle arc at about chest height. That specific position is called Première port de bras, which is why it’s the correct term for “First carriage of the arms.” The general term without a number refers to arm carriage overall, while the others describe different placements (to the side, or a different arc) used in other exercises.
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3
Which term means 'Sudden bound'?
Explanation:
A soubresaut is a sudden, quick bound in ballet vocabulary. It describes a brief, vigorous jump from both feet, usually landing in place rather than traveling, and it’s used to highlight the jump itself with a sharp, instant lift. The other terms point to different ideas: pirouette pour garçons is a male turn; Allegro refers to a fast, lively category of steps (not a single jump); and pas de bourrée devant et derrière is a three-step pattern moving front and back. So the term that means “Sudden bound” is soubresaut.
Question
4
Which statement best describes the effect of lift during port de bras on the visual line of the arms?
Explanation:
Lift during port de bras shapes the visual line of the arms by keeping the frame tall and the arms extended away from the body, creating a long, continuous arc from fingertips through the wrists to the shoulders. When lift is maintained, the shoulders, back, and ribcage support the arms so the line reads clean and elongated rather than collapsing toward the torso. Dropping the shoulders or letting the arms sit tight to the body shortens or crowds the line, making the arc appear less elegant. Rapid changes in direction can disrupt the smooth, uninterrupted extension and break the visual line. Maintaining lift and the body's frame yields that long, clear line the movement aims for.
Question
5
In Cecchetti Grade 3 barre, what is the purpose of barre work?
Explanation:
Barre work in Cecchetti Grade 3 serves to wake up the legs and hips by activating turnout from the hip joints, while establishing proper alignment so you can safely move into extensions and jumps. At the bar you gradually warm the ankles, knees, and hips through exercises like plies, tendus, and ronds de jambe, focusing on knee tracking over the toes, a long spine, and stable pelvis. This preparation builds the control, range, and turnout you need for the more demanding center work and for clean, extended lines in jumps. The barre isn’t about resting or about practicing leaps without turnout; its purpose is to prime the body—especially the turnout mechanism—and set up the mechanics for extensions and jumps to come.
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Cecchetti Grade 3 Practice Test
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