Which term means 'circle of the leg'?

Which term means 'circle of the leg'?

• A. Rond de jambe
• B. Relevé Cinquieme
• C. Battement Frappés
• D. A terre

Answer: (A)

Rond de jambe is the movement description for a circle of the leg. It refers to the leg tracing a circular path from the hip, which can be done on the floor (à terre) or in the air, and either to the outside (en dehors) or to the inside (en dedans). This circular action is what the term communicates, making it the correct choice. The other terms describe different actions: relevé cinquieme is a rise to fifth position, battement frappé is a striking beat of the foot, and à terre simply indicates performing on the floor, not the circular path of the leg.

Rond de jambe is the movement description for a circle of the leg. It refers to the leg tracing a circular path from the hip, which can be done on the floor (à terre) or in the air, and either to the outside (en dehors) or to the inside (en dedans). This circular action is what the term communicates, making it the correct choice. The other terms describe different actions: relevé cinquieme is a rise to fifth position, battement frappé is a striking beat of the foot, and à terre simply indicates performing on the floor, not the circular path of the leg.