1. Plié: This is a bending of the knees while keeping the back straight, heels on the ground, and body lifted.
2. Relevé: This is a rising up onto the balls of the feet while keeping the knees straight and body lifted.
3. Dégagé: This is a pointing of the foot in any direction while keeping the knee straight.
4. Rond de jambe: This is a circular movement of the leg in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
5. Battement: This is a quick, percussive movement of the leg in any direction.