Which term describes a transitional position used to prepare for turns or poses?

Which term describes a transitional position used to prepare for turns or poses?

• A. Passe
• B. Detour
• C. Eleve
• D. En croix

Answer: (A)

Passe is the term for a transitional position used to prepare for turns or poses. In this position the working leg is bent and drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg, with turnout maintained and the weight centered over the supporting leg. This setup stabilizes the hips and spine, making it easier to pivot, change direction, or move into the next pose. Detour isn’t a standard Cecchetti preparatory term, eleve means rising onto demi-pointe or pointe rather than a transitional stance, and en croix describes moving in the four directions rather than a specific preparatory pose.

Passe is the term for a transitional position used to prepare for turns or poses. In this position the working leg is bent and drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg, with turnout maintained and the weight centered over the supporting leg. This setup stabilizes the hips and spine, making it easier to pivot, change direction, or move into the next pose. Detour isn’t a standard Cecchetti preparatory term, eleve means rising onto demi-pointe or pointe rather than a transitional stance, and en croix describes moving in the four directions rather than a specific preparatory pose.