In ballet terminology, Dedans indicates movement in which direction?

In ballet terminology, Dedans indicates movement in which direction?

• A. Inward
• B. Front
• C. Outward
• D. Back

Answer: (A)

Dedans is a directional term in ballet meaning inward, toward the body's midline or toward the supporting leg. When a movement is done en dedans, the working leg moves toward the center line, i.e., inward. This inward path is what distinguishes dedans from other directions. In practice, you’ll hear it used for turns and leg movements described as en dedans, where the movement is toward the inside of the body. The opposite direction is dehors, which means outward, away from the center. So dedans specifically indicates an inward, inside direction.

Dedans is a directional term in ballet meaning inward, toward the body's midline or toward the supporting leg. When a movement is done en dedans, the working leg moves toward the center line, i.e., inward. This inward path is what distinguishes dedans from other directions. In practice, you’ll hear it used for turns and leg movements described as en dedans, where the movement is toward the inside of the body. The opposite direction is dehors, which means outward, away from the center. So dedans specifically indicates an inward, inside direction.