battu

The term "battu" in ballet refers to a movement where the legs strike together in the air. This is a characteristic of ballet, a theatrical dance form that developed in the 17th century in France and is based on formalized movements and positions. Ballet combines dance technique with music, costume, and scenery.1234

Key elements of ballet technique include the turned-out position of the legs, which allows for greater mobility and a pleasing line, and the pointed foot. Dancers often perform en pointe (on the tips of their toes) to create an illusion of lightness. Ballet emphasizes verticality, with dancers executing high jumps and turns, often appearing to defy gravity.456

Common ballet movements include battement tendu (stretched beating), grand battement (large beating), and battement frappé (struck beating). Ballet positions, such as first through fifth position, and body poses like the arabesque and attitude, are fundamental to the technique. Choreography in ballet often involves symmetrical formations, though modern ballet has introduced more varied groupings.78569