What is a Piqué passé?
A dancer doing a piqué tour, or piqué turn, will step directly on to a full point (when in pointe shoes) or a high demi-pointe right as they begin the turn onto that same leg. A piqué turn can be done with the working leg in passe (both front and back), in arabesque, attitude or any other position that may be given.
What is a Chaine in dance?
Definition of chaîné : a series of short usually fast turns by which a ballet dancer moves across the stage.
What is a fouette turn?
fouetté en tournant, (French: “whipped turning”), spectacular turn in ballet, usually performed in series, during which the dancer turns on one foot while making fast outward and inward thrusts of the working leg at each revolution.
How do you use Pique in a sentence?
Pique in a Sentence 🔉
- Hopefully the movie trailer will pique the interest of moviegoers and motivate them to buy tickets to see the film.
- The mysterious stain on the church wall is sure to pique the curiosity of a number of religious fanatics.
What does sissone mean in ballet?
Definition of sissonne : a ballet step in which the legs are spread in the air and closed on the descent.
