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rond-de-cuir

rond-de-cuir

9.9
A leg movement in ballet where the toe makes a circle on the floor or in the air
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rond de cuir
  • The lead dancer executed a graceful rond-de-cuir across the stage.

Examples

  • Her teacher corrected her position during the rond-de-cuir exercise.

  • The dancer executed several ronds-de-cuir flawlessly.

  • Each ballet routine began with a slow rond-de-cuir to warm up the legs.

  • She performed a beautiful rond-de-cuir during the recital.

  • Each ballet routine began with a slow rond-de-cuir to warm up the legs.

  • The lead dancer executed a graceful rond-de-cuir across the stage.

  • The dancer executed several rond-de-cuir flawlessly during the performance.

Synonyms

ronde
vsrond-de-cuir
  • Specialized
1 9.4

A dance movement in ballet where a leg moves in a circle

is the specific ballet move tracing the toe in a circle on floor or air

Surface Forms

rond-de-cuir singular
rond-de-cuirs plural

Etymology

Rond-de-cuir comes from the French words rond 'round' and cuir 'leather'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the dancer's toe drawing a small circle on the floor or on the leather of a shoe, which is why the name fits this circular leg movement in ballet.