Which term means 'shouldered'?

Which term means 'shouldered'?

• A. Soubresaut
• B. Epaule
• C. Ouverte
• D. Entrechat Quatre

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how terms name body positioning related to the shoulders in classical ballet. Epaule is the term that directly relates to the shoulder; it designates the shoulder area and is used when describing positions or movements where the shoulders are placed or carried as part of the line of the body. That connection to the shoulder makes it the best fit for the instruction “shouldered.” The other terms refer to actions or directions unrelated to shoulder placement: the first is a jump, the third means open, and the fourth is a different type of jump crossing the legs. So epaule is the one that signals the shoulder involvement in the pose.

The idea being tested is how terms name body positioning related to the shoulders in classical ballet. Epaule is the term that directly relates to the shoulder; it designates the shoulder area and is used when describing positions or movements where the shoulders are placed or carried as part of the line of the body. That connection to the shoulder makes it the best fit for the instruction “shouldered.” The other terms refer to actions or directions unrelated to shoulder placement: the first is a jump, the third means open, and the fourth is a different type of jump crossing the legs. So epaule is the one that signals the shoulder involvement in the pose.