jeté battu
ballet
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The jeté battu is a specific type of leap in ballet. The term "jeté" itself means "thrown" in French and refers to a leap where a dancer transfers their weight from one foot to the other. In a jeté battu, the dancer's legs cross in the air before they land. This movement is a form of pas d'élévation, which encompasses all jumping and leaping steps in classical ballet, admired for their height and apparent effortlessness. The term "battement" in ballet generally refers to extending the leg.1234
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