What does “Relevé” mean in ballet?
( ; 'raised, lifted.') Rising onto the balls ( demi-pointe ) or toes ( pointe ) of one or both feet. See also élevé .
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Definition adapted from Glossary of ballet on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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