Sous-sus means?

Sous-sus means?

• A. Under-over
• B. Sous-sus
• C. A posed turn
• D. Whipped

Answer: (B)

Sous-sus is a tight relevé in fifth position with the feet one in front of the other, the turnout maintained, and most of the weight on the balls of the feet. The term literally means "under-over," capturing how the legs and feet are arranged in this compact, secure position on pointe or demi-pointe. It emphasizes balance, turnout, and clean alignment, serving as a stable base for transitions or poses. It’s not describing a turn or a whipping movement; the best description of the term is the straight translation, “under-over,” reflecting the foot relationship in the pose.

Sous-sus is a tight relevé in fifth position with the feet one in front of the other, the turnout maintained, and most of the weight on the balls of the feet. The term literally means "under-over," capturing how the legs and feet are arranged in this compact, secure position on pointe or demi-pointe. It emphasizes balance, turnout, and clean alignment, serving as a stable base for transitions or poses. It’s not describing a turn or a whipping movement; the best description of the term is the straight translation, “under-over,” reflecting the foot relationship in the pose.