développé
Développé is a classical ballet movement in which the working leg is drawn up to the knee in a passé position and then slowly extended to a fully stretched, pointed position. The technique emphasizes a long, clean line and sustained turnout from the hip, with the pelvis kept level and the torso upright.
Etymology and use: The term comes from French, literally meaning “developed” or “unfolded.” In ballet, développé
Technique and directions: The movement usually begins from a stable turnout in a fifth position or from
Variations and context: Développé is commonly integrated into both adagio and allegro work, and in contemporary
Training considerations: Common challenges include maintaining turnout through the entire movement, keeping the pelvis level, and