What does “Manèges” mean in ballet?
Manèges is a classical ballet term meaning “circular.” It describes when a dancer does steps in a circular pattern around the stage. Usually, manèges will be a repetition of one or two steps, but can also be a combination of several. For example, a coupé jeté manèges is typically done by a male dancer in a coda of a classical pas de deux. Ballerinas will often do piqué manèges in a variation or also in a coda.
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Definition adapted from Glossary of ballet on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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