What does en croix describe in barre patterns?

What does en croix describe in barre patterns?

• A. Movement in Four Directions: Left, Right, Up, Down
• B. Movement in Four Directions: Front, Side, Back, and Side
• C. A Circular Turning Sequence
• D. A Fixed Stance with No Movement

Answer: (B)

En croix describes a cross-shaped pattern of movement in barre: the working leg moves in four straight directions around the standing leg—front, to the side, back, then to the opposite side. This sequence keeps the turnout from the hip, the pelvis level, and the torso upright while you travel along four fixed lines of movement. The idea is to create symmetry around the center and build control through all the cardinal directions, rather than circling or staying in one position. So the four directions are front, side, back, and the other side, forming the cross shape.

En croix describes a cross-shaped pattern of movement in barre: the working leg moves in four straight directions around the standing leg—front, to the side, back, then to the opposite side. This sequence keeps the turnout from the hip, the pelvis level, and the torso upright while you travel along four fixed lines of movement. The idea is to create symmetry around the center and build control through all the cardinal directions, rather than circling or staying in one position. So the four directions are front, side, back, and the other side, forming the cross shape.