Demi plié describes which movement?

Demi plié describes which movement?

• A. Full straight movement
• B. Half bending movement
• C. Small bending movement
• D. Large jumping movement

Answer: (B)

Demi plié is a half bending of the knees with turnout, used as a fundamental bending movement in ballet. Because demi means half and plié means bend, the action is literally a half bend of the knees. In this movement the knees bend to a moderate depth while the torso stays tall and the turnout is maintained, with weight staying over the balls of the feet and heels kept on the floor. This is distinct from a fully straight leg (grand plié or simply not bending), and from any jumping action. It’s also a deeper bend than a tiny or minimal bend would be. In Grade 1, you’d practice it to learn proper alignment, control, and how the knees track over the toes.

Demi plié is a half bending of the knees with turnout, used as a fundamental bending movement in ballet. Because demi means half and plié means bend, the action is literally a half bend of the knees. In this movement the knees bend to a moderate depth while the torso stays tall and the turnout is maintained, with weight staying over the balls of the feet and heels kept on the floor. This is distinct from a fully straight leg (grand plié or simply not bending), and from any jumping action. It’s also a deeper bend than a tiny or minimal bend would be. In Grade 1, you’d practice it to learn proper alignment, control, and how the knees track over the toes.