Which term means 'In the shape of a cross'?

Which term means 'In the shape of a cross'?

• A. Tourner
• B. En croix
• C. Passé
• D. En haut

Answer: (B)

In ballet terminology, some phrases describe the path a movement follows. En croix literally means “in a cross” and is used to signal a four-direction pattern that travels front, to the side, back, and to the other side—creating a cross-shaped path on the floor. That’s why it matches the description “in the shape of a cross.” The other terms refer to different ideas: tourner means to turn, passé means passed (the foot passing the knee), and en haut means up.

In ballet terminology, some phrases describe the path a movement follows. En croix literally means “in a cross” and is used to signal a four-direction pattern that travels front, to the side, back, and to the other side—creating a cross-shaped path on the floor. That’s why it matches the description “in the shape of a cross.” The other terms refer to different ideas: tourner means to turn, passé means passed (the foot passing the knee), and en haut means up.