Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tour-jete
Noun
/tʊər/ /ʒɛt/
Definition
A type of leap in ballet where the dancer completes a full turn in the air before landing.
Examples
- She executed a perfect tour-jete during her performance.
- His training focused on mastering the tour-jete for the upcoming ballet competition.
- The choreographer included several tour-jete moves in the finale of the show.
Meaning
The term ‘tour-jete’ refers to a specific movement in ballet characterized by a leap that involves a 360-degree turn.
Synonyms
- Leap
- Turn
- Jump
