In Cecchetti's body-position sequence, which term describes the action 'to glide'?

In Cecchetti's body-position sequence, which term describes the action 'to glide'?

• A. Tourner
• B. Erect
• C. Glisser
• D. Lower

Answer: (C)

Glisser is the term that means to glide. In Cecchetti’s vocabulary, glisser describes a smooth, sliding motion along the floor, which is exactly what “to glide” conveys. It’s about a fluid transition where the foot or body moves with continuous ease, not a turn, not a lowering, and not simply an upright posture. Tourner means to turn, which is a different action. Erect refers to posture—being upright and aligned—rather than moving the foot along the floor. Lower describes lowering a part of the body, not the sliding motion implied by glisser. So glisser best captures the sense of glide in this context.

Glisser is the term that means to glide. In Cecchetti’s vocabulary, glisser describes a smooth, sliding motion along the floor, which is exactly what “to glide” conveys. It’s about a fluid transition where the foot or body moves with continuous ease, not a turn, not a lowering, and not simply an upright posture.

Tourner means to turn, which is a different action. Erect refers to posture—being upright and aligned—rather than moving the foot along the floor. Lower describes lowering a part of the body, not the sliding motion implied by glisser. So glisser best captures the sense of glide in this context.