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The term "épaulement" in ballet refers to a specific body movement. It involves turning the upper body from the waist, bringing one shoulder forward and the other back. This technique is often described as having one shoulder forward. The word originates from French, derived from "épauler," meaning to place the shoulder forward.12

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