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Smiley-shaped ballet word search with French terms like tendu, saute, and battement.
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This 11-word ballet vocabulary word search introduces first graders to foundational French ballet terms. Hidden words include tendu, saute, battement, and portdebras, each naming a basic dance movement. The smiley-shaped grid works as a warm-up before ballet class, a dance-unit activity, or a fun sub-plan handout for young dancers.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Performing Arts
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated April 2020

Word List

  • DEMI
  • DEGAGE
  • PORTDEBRAS
  • BATTEMENT
  • TENDU
  • GRAND
  • TEMPLEVE
  • ALASECONDE
  • SAUTE
  • POSE
  • FONDU

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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