Chasse (Verb)
Meaning
Perform a chasse step, in ballet.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Begin by performing a plié, then chasse to the side while keeping your knees straight.
- As you execute the grand jeté, be sure to chasse quickly to maintain balance.
- Practice the pas de deux by having one dancer chasse while the other executes a tour en l'air.
- During the allegro sequence, make sure to chasse across the floor with a light, springy movement.
- Remember to keep your working foot close to the floor as you chasse into the next pose.