Which ballet term translates to 'Crossed in back'?

Which ballet term translates to 'Crossed in back'?

• A. Croisée Devant
• B. Souter
• C. Croisée Derrière
• D. Glisser

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing how French ballet terms describe where the body is facing and how the legs cross. Croisée derrière literally means "crossed behind," and in this position the dancer’s torso is angled toward the back diagonal while the working leg crosses behind the other leg. That exactly matches “Crossed in back.” The other terms describe different ideas: croisée devant is crossed in front, glisser means to glide, and souter refers to a different movement not indicating a back-crossed position.

The main idea here is recognizing how French ballet terms describe where the body is facing and how the legs cross. Croisée derrière literally means "crossed behind," and in this position the dancer’s torso is angled toward the back diagonal while the working leg crosses behind the other leg. That exactly matches “Crossed in back.” The other terms describe different ideas: croisée devant is crossed in front, glisser means to glide, and souter refers to a different movement not indicating a back-crossed position.