passé
en croix
chassé
“jumped, jumping” A simple jump in the vertical direction
“to disengage”. Sharp brushes of the pointed foot to develop speed and precision of the feet and legs.
rond de jambe
grand
grande battement
large
“rise” A rise or spring onto the toes (demi- or full pointe) from plié.
plié
sauté
“passed” the toe touches the knee of the standing limb, can be performed parallel or turned out
“chased”. Used as a traveling or transition step.
A large, swift leg “kick” with the knee extended and foot pointed. Performed to the front, side, or back and from first, fifth, or tendu.
