How do I learn ballet terminology and moves before august?

Question:I've been a dancer for 10 years! I've only taken ballet twince (3 yrs. and then in August, but I dropped out after the first class) I've always taken jazz and tap, and ballet is a requirement now. So, do you know how I can learn ballet terminology QUICKLY! I love dancing but ballet is a requirement and I look like an idiot in a ballet class.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I've been a dancer for 10 years! I've only taken ballet twince (3 yrs. and then in August, but I dropped out after the first class) I've always taken jazz and tap, and ballet is a requirement now. So, do you know how I can learn ballet terminology QUICKLY! I love dancing but ballet is a requirement and I look like an idiot in a ballet class.

You can go to a local book store and buy a ballet terms book. I have one and it really helps me. Read it randomly and before you know it, you understand what the teacher is talking about. There are also online sources that you can read that have the basic terms for ballet that are really easy to pick up and understand

say the move out loud then do it....you will catch on fast....it worked for me.

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By August, you should have been taking classes long enough to pick up the terminology. Just really focus and repeat the words in your head while thinking of the movement that goes with them.