En dedans indicates movement toward which direction?

En dedans indicates movement toward which direction?

• A. To the inside
• B. To the outside
• C. To the front
• D. To the back

Answer: (A)

En dedans indicates movement toward the inside, toward the center line of the body. In Cecchetti usage, this means bringing a leg or arm toward the body's midline, or toward the supporting leg when turning. So when a movement or turn is described as en dedans, it is toward the inside. The opposite term en dehors means moving outward, away from the midline, which is not what en dedans denotes. This inward direction is key for maintaining proper alignment and balance in turns and port de bras.

En dedans indicates movement toward the inside, toward the center line of the body. In Cecchetti usage, this means bringing a leg or arm toward the body's midline, or toward the supporting leg when turning. So when a movement or turn is described as en dedans, it is toward the inside. The opposite term en dehors means moving outward, away from the midline, which is not what en dedans denotes. This inward direction is key for maintaining proper alignment and balance in turns and port de bras.