Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entrechat
Noun
[ahn-truh-shah]
Definition
A ballet leap in which the dancer jumps into the air and rapidly crosses the legs, with the feet changing position in mid-air.
Examples
- During her performance, she executed a flawless entrechat that wowed the audience.
- The dancer’s entrechat highlighted her technical skill and grace.
Meaning
The term ‘entrechat’ comes from the French word for ‘interweaving,’ illustrating the way the dancer’s legs weave together during the jump.
Synonyms
- Jump
- Leap
- Bound
