Which term means 'Small turns'?

Which term means 'Small turns'?

• A. Battu
• B. Élancer
• C. Petits Tours
• D. Épaulé

Answer: (C)

In Cecchetti terminology, small turns are described by the phrase Petits Tours. Here, “petits” means small and “Tours” means turns, so the term directly names compact, quick rotations rather than larger, traveling turns. The other terms refer to different ideas—battu denotes a beating action in steps, épaulement (Épaulé) relates to shoulder alignment or turning the torso toward the audience, and élancer conveys a swift, extended, darting quality—so they do not describe the specific idea of small, precise turning movements.

In Cecchetti terminology, small turns are described by the phrase Petits Tours. Here, “petits” means small and “Tours” means turns, so the term directly names compact, quick rotations rather than larger, traveling turns. The other terms refer to different ideas—battu denotes a beating action in steps, épaulement (Épaulé) relates to shoulder alignment or turning the torso toward the audience, and élancer conveys a swift, extended, darting quality—so they do not describe the specific idea of small, precise turning movements.