Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pas-de-bourree

Noun
/pah-duh-boo-RAY/
Definition
A ballet term describing a sequence of movements performed on the toes, often used as a connecting step.
Examples
  • After a graceful pas-de-bourree, she leapt into a stunning pirouette.
  • In the ballet class, the instructor emphasized the importance of the pas-de-bourree as a transition between movements.
Meaning
Pas-de-bourree refers to a quick step in ballet that involves shifting weight from one foot to another, allowing for fluidity in dance transitions.
Synonyms
  • step
  • transition
  • movement