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chasse

chasse

1 9.9
A quick sliding dance step used in ballet where one foot always leads
  • noun
  • /ʃæˈseɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : chassé
  • Locomotor (moving) elements are movements when the gymnast moves from one place to another, i.e., chasse, hop, etc.

Examples

  • Chasse, pas de bourree.

    Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)

  • High kicks dictated the pace of Condit's fight against Dong Hyun Kim and ultimately set up the finish, but Condit's chasse push kick had a similar effect in his meeting with Dan Hardy.

    Blog text (4)

  • There is no way Condit is stopping GSP's takedowns—chasse kick, schmasse kick.

    Blog text (12)

  • Terminals are being designed with automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) that can ferry the chasses around the docks to keep people out of danger and speed the loading and unloading of ships.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In ballet class, we practiced a chasse across the stage, gliding smoothly from one side to the other.

  • She performed a beautiful chasse as she moved into the next dance step elegantly.

  • During the performance, the dancer incorporated a chasse to connect her movements seamlessly.

Synonyms

step
vschasse
113 1.0

A sequence of foot movements that form part of a dance

is a specific quick gliding movement where one foot always leads in ballet
dance step
vschasse
9 1.9

A set of foot movements that form part of a dance

is a specific quick gliding movement used to connect movements in ballet

Antonyms

to stumble
129 1.6

To trip or lose balance while walking and almost fall

Surface Forms

chasse singular
chasses plural

Etymology

Chasse comes from the French verb chasser, which means 'to chase', and is related to the English word chase. The ballet chasse is like one foot 'chasing' the other across the floor, so the name fits the quick gliding step where one foot always leads.