Which term describes stretched point on the ground?

Which term describes stretched point on the ground?

• A. Pointe tendu en l'air
• B. Pointe tendu à terre
• C. Pointe tendu demi en l'air
• D. Exercices à la barre

Answer: (B)

This item focuses on the terminology for a stretched foot position with the foot on the floor. In Cecchetti, “pointe tendue” means the foot is fully pointed and the leg creates a long line. The addition “à terre” specifies that the foot stays on the ground, not lifted. So the stretched point on the ground is described as pointe tendue à terre. The other descriptions refer to different situations: a stretched point with the foot raised off the ground, or a general barre exercise, which aren’t about a stretched point on the floor.

This item focuses on the terminology for a stretched foot position with the foot on the floor. In Cecchetti, “pointe tendue” means the foot is fully pointed and the leg creates a long line. The addition “à terre” specifies that the foot stays on the ground, not lifted. So the stretched point on the ground is described as pointe tendue à terre.

The other descriptions refer to different situations: a stretched point with the foot raised off the ground, or a general barre exercise, which aren’t about a stretched point on the floor.