Demi-plie

Half-bend. A position in which the knees are half bent.

Demi-pointes

Half-points. When a dancer/gymnast stands on the ball of their feet.

Developpe

Developed. A unfolding movement of the working leg into an open position in the air.

Double stag

A position, leap or jump in which legs are in split and both knees are bent. (shown is a double stag ring - gymnast should have a strait back)

Double stag ring

Similar to the double stag leap, but with back arched so that the foot of the back leg is at, or above head height.

Dynamism

Presentation which is exciting and energetic and full of active movement.