Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jete
noun
zhuh-teh
Definition
A ballet term that refers to a jump from one foot to the other, where the dancer leaps into the air and lands on the opposite foot.
Examples
- The dancer executed a perfect jete that left the audience in awe.
- After mastering the basic steps, she moved on to practicing her jete.
- His jete was so effortless, it seemed like he was flying across the stage.
Meaning
In dance, particularly ballet, a jete involves a graceful leap often characterized by an apparent sense of lightness and fluidity.
Synonyms
- Leap
- Jump
- Bound
