What is the term for 'half arabesque (arm)'?

What is the term for 'half arabesque (arm)'?

• A. Demi-arabesque
• B. Enchaînements
• C. Coupé
• D. Posé en avant

Answer: (A)

In Cecchetti terminology, demi-arabesque is the name for the half version of the arabesque, used to describe the basic pose when the leg is extended behind and the arm arrangement creates a balanced line. The prefix demi- means half, so this term specifically identifies the shorter, simplified form that you practice in Grade 1. It’s distinct from a full arabesque, and from other terms like enchaînements (sequences of steps), coupé (a foot-cut/transition), or posé en avant (a weight on the front foot).

In Cecchetti terminology, demi-arabesque is the name for the half version of the arabesque, used to describe the basic pose when the leg is extended behind and the arm arrangement creates a balanced line. The prefix demi- means half, so this term specifically identifies the shorter, simplified form that you practice in Grade 1. It’s distinct from a full arabesque, and from other terms like enchaînements (sequences of steps), coupé (a foot-cut/transition), or posé en avant (a weight on the front foot).