Ballet Term of the Week - Rond de jambe

Rond de jambe
[rawn duh zhahnb]
Round of the leg, that is, a circular movement of the leg. Rond de jambe are used as an exercise at the bar, in the centre and in the adage, and are done à terre or en l'air. When used as a step, rond de jambe are done en l'air and may be sauté or relevé. All are done clockwise (en dehors) and counterclockwise (en dedans).