Which term refers to the 'half arabesque (arm)'?

Which term refers to the 'half arabesque (arm)'?

• A. Coupé
• B. Demi-arabesque
• C. Pas de chat
• D. Dessus

Answer: (B)

Demi-arabesque is the term used for the half arabesque arm. In Cecchetti vocabulary, arabesque lines describe the extension of the leg behind with the arms forming a graceful, long shape. A half or demi-arabesque indicates a more restrained, mid-level arm position rather than the full, extended line of a complete arabesque. The other terms refer to different elements: coupé is a foot position used in preparation or transition, pas de chat is a small jump, and dessus is a separate arm/line term not describing the half-arabesque arm. So the arm position labeled for half arabesque is demi-arabesque.

Demi-arabesque is the term used for the half arabesque arm. In Cecchetti vocabulary, arabesque lines describe the extension of the leg behind with the arms forming a graceful, long shape. A half or demi-arabesque indicates a more restrained, mid-level arm position rather than the full, extended line of a complete arabesque. The other terms refer to different elements: coupé is a foot position used in preparation or transition, pas de chat is a small jump, and dessus is a separate arm/line term not describing the half-arabesque arm. So the arm position labeled for half arabesque is demi-arabesque.