Chasse

usgb/ˈʃæseɪ/
noun

A ballet movement where you quickly glide your feet one after the other.

The dancer performed a beautiful chasse across the stage.
Visual representation of "chasse" - A ballet movement where you quickly glide your feet one after the other

Often appears as...

  • perform a chasse
  • chasse step
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Ballet Origin

Chassé originates from ballet, so it's often used in dance-related contexts.

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The choreography has several chassé moves for elegance.
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Movement Fluidity

Chassé conveys a fluid movement; imagine skating on stage lightly with feet close together.

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Practice makes your chassé as smooth as ice gliding.
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In Sequence

Chassé is often part of a sequence in dances, not usually a standalone step.

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The chassé sequence in the waltz was mesmerizing.
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