Battements

/ˈbætəmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of battement; multiple beating leg movements in ballet.

Etymology

French plural form of 'battement,' following French pluralization rules used in ballet terminology.

Kelly Says

Professional ballet dancers can perform battements so rapidly that their working leg becomes almost a blur—some elite dancers can execute 8-10 battements per second, which requires incredible strength and proprioception.

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