What does “Ballon” mean in ballet?
Showing lightness of movement in leaps and jumps. A dancer exhibiting ballon will appear to spring effortlessly, float in mid-air, and land softly like a balloon.
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Definition adapted from Glossary of ballet on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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