What does “Chaînés” mean in ballet?
( ; 'chained', plural.) Also known as "chaînés turns", a common abbreviation for tours chaînés déboulés , a series of quick, 360 degree turns that alternate the feet while traveling along a straight line or in a circular path. Each foot performs a half turn, with feet held in a tight first position en pointe or demi-pointe .
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Definition adapted from Glossary of ballet on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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