What does Relevé mean?

What does Relevé mean?

• A. Escaped
• B. Small thrown step
• C. Developed
• D. Raised

Answer: (D)

Relevé is about elevation. It means rising onto the balls of the feet from a plié, while keeping the body tall and turned out. In Cecchetti, this action trains balance, control, and ankle strength and is a foundation for transitions to pointe or balances. The literal meaning is raised, which is why this term fits. The other terms describe different movements—sliding from one position to another, extending the leg through passé to full extension, or a small traveling jump—none of which are about lifting the body in place.

Relevé is about elevation. It means rising onto the balls of the feet from a plié, while keeping the body tall and turned out. In Cecchetti, this action trains balance, control, and ankle strength and is a foundation for transitions to pointe or balances. The literal meaning is raised, which is why this term fits. The other terms describe different movements—sliding from one position to another, extending the leg through passé to full extension, or a small traveling jump—none of which are about lifting the body in place.