Where is the greater part of the weight placed in a plié?
On the outer side of the foot, but only as a precaution to stop the feet rolling onto the big toes
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What is a dégagé?
To push the foot along the floor into an open position, arching the instep and stretching the toe extremities fully, with only the big toe touching the floor.
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What joint do we use in the petits battement
The knee joint only
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How many kinds of de jambe a terre are there?
Two, en dehor and en dedans
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What should be the thought concerning the working thigh in the petits battement?
It should be pressed back and kept still throughout the excercise
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What does en dehor mean?
Outward, away from the supporting leg.
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Where are the extreme ends of the oval in rond de jambe en l'air?
2nd en l'air and the inside of the supporting leg.
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What is a plié?
A bending and stretching of the knees, maintaining a controlled carriage throughout so that the weight of the body is kept centred throughout the movement.
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When does the supporting leg stretch in the battement fondu exercise
Both legs stretch and fully extend simultaneously
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What does en dedan mean?
Inward, toward the supporting leg.
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How far down do you go in a full plié?
To where the thighs are horizontal.
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Where does the strength come from when throwing the leg en l'air?
The under thigh muscle of the working leg and the stretch of the working foot.