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demi plié

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    • In plié

      …remain on the floor (demi-plié), or deep, so that in all foot positions except the second the heels rise (grand plié).

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    • assemblé
      • In assemblé

        …feet usually in fifth position demi-plié (feet crossed, knees bent). There are many variations of an assemblé, which can involve turning or traveling across the floor and executing small, battu (“beaten”) steps.

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    • brisé
      • In brisé

        …feet, usually in fifth position demi-plié (feet crossed, knees bent). A basic brisé can be varied through differences of timing, travelling across the floor, and the position of the beat of the legs.

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