How To Ballet Glissade

Jacklyn Dougherty
Jul 24, 2024
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How To Ballet Glissade

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How To Ballet Glossary Definition Glissade

Glissade

[glee-SAD]

traveling step that is executed by gliding the working foot from the fifth position in the required direction, the

other foot closing to it. Glissade is a terre à terre step and is most times used to link other ballet steps. After a demi-plié in the fifth position, the working foot glides along the floor to a strong point a few inches from the floor.

The other foot then pushes away from the floor so that both knees are straight and both feet strongly pointed for a moment; then the weight is shifted to the working foot with a fondu. The other foot, which is pointed a few inches from the floor, slides into the fifth position in demi-plié.

When a glissade is used as an auxiliary step for small or big jumps, it is performed with a quick movement on the upbeat. Glissades are done with or without a change of feet, and all begin and end with a demi-plié. There are six glissades: devant, derrière, dessous, dessus, en avant, en arrière, the difference between them depending on the starting and finishing positions as well as the direction. Glissade may also be done sur les pointes.

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How to Ballet Step by Step Glissade

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Step 1

5th position foot front, shoulder forward, arms in preparatory position

Step 2

Execute demi-plié, sliding foot on the floor until reaching 2nd position, toe fully pointed, opening arms a short distance to the sides

Step 3

Push away from floor with the foot, momentarily straightening knees, and transfer the weight of the body on to foot demi-plié; stretch leg to maximum, pointing toe on floor 2nd position