Which term translates to 'To rise'?

Which term translates to 'To rise'?

• A. Croisée Devant
• B. Relever
• C. Tourner
• D. Glisser

Answer: (B)

Relever is the action of rising. It describes lifting the body from a plié up onto the balls of the feet (demi-pointe or pointe). The other terms describe where or how you move—Croisée Devant means facing diagonally front, Tourner means to turn, and Glisser means to glide on the floor. So relever is the direct term for the function “to rise,” which is why it’s the correct choice. In Grade 2 practice you’ll use relevé as the basic rising action in various positions, keeping turnout and alignment intact as you lift.

Relever is the action of rising. It describes lifting the body from a plié up onto the balls of the feet (demi-pointe or pointe). The other terms describe where or how you move—Croisée Devant means facing diagonally front, Tourner means to turn, and Glisser means to glide on the floor. So relever is the direct term for the function “to rise,” which is why it’s the correct choice. In Grade 2 practice you’ll use relevé as the basic rising action in various positions, keeping turnout and alignment intact as you lift.