Ballet Steps Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 39 clues to draw from. Find ballet movements and steps, from pliés and tendus to pirouettes and grand battements.

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About the Ballet Steps Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle focuses on the named steps and movements used in classical ballet, including jumps, turns, and actions at the barre. Look for terms such as plié, arabesque, pas de chat, and grand battement. It suits ballet students, dance fans, and anyone learning the vocabulary used in a ballet class or performance.

This crossword draws on 39 clues about Ballet Steps. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •One-leg pose with the free leg extended behind (9 letters)
  • •Beaten leap with the legs crossing (5 letters)
  • •Foot placed at the supporting leg's knee or ankle (5 letters)
  • •Rotation directed inward toward the supporting leg (8 letters)
  • •Whipping rotation with a sweeping leg (7 letters)
  • •Leap from one foot to the other (4 letters)
  • •Catlike leap with knees lifted in succession (9 letters)
  • •Knee bend with heels grounded or raised (4 letters)

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