Which term describes a large bending movement?

Which term describes a large bending movement?

• A. Demi plié
• B. En croix
• C. Grand plié
• D. Pliés

Answer: (C)

In ballet, the extent of knee bend defines the term. A plié means bending the knees, but the depth matters. A small bend is called a demi plié—the knees bend modestly while the heels stay on the floor and turnout and alignment are maintained. A large bending movement is a grand plié—the knees bend deeply, with the thighs moving close to the calves while you keep the weight over the feet and preserve turnout and an upright spine. En croix refers to moving across the floor in a cross pattern, not to how deep the bend is, and pliés (plural) simply denote bends in general without specifying depth. So the term that describes a large bending movement is grand plié.

In ballet, the extent of knee bend defines the term. A plié means bending the knees, but the depth matters. A small bend is called a demi plié—the knees bend modestly while the heels stay on the floor and turnout and alignment are maintained. A large bending movement is a grand plié—the knees bend deeply, with the thighs moving close to the calves while you keep the weight over the feet and preserve turnout and an upright spine. En croix refers to moving across the floor in a cross pattern, not to how deep the bend is, and pliés (plural) simply denote bends in general without specifying depth. So the term that describes a large bending movement is grand plié.