Which term corresponds to 'the second' in Cecchetti terminology?

Which term corresponds to 'the second' in Cecchetti terminology?

• A. Dessus
• B. À la Seconde
• C. Dessous
• D. À la Quatrième derrière

Answer: (B)

In Cecchetti, positions are named using “à la” plus the number to specify exactly which position you’re in. The phrase à la Seconde means moving into the second position, commonly used for the arms extended to the side at shoulder height (and also used when describing the second position of the feet, depending on context). The other terms describe different directions or positions: dessus means above, dessous means below, and à la Quatrième derrière refers to the fourth position behind. So the term that matches “the second” is à la Seconde.

In Cecchetti, positions are named using “à la” plus the number to specify exactly which position you’re in. The phrase à la Seconde means moving into the second position, commonly used for the arms extended to the side at shoulder height (and also used when describing the second position of the feet, depending on context). The other terms describe different directions or positions: dessus means above, dessous means below, and à la Quatrième derrière refers to the fourth position behind. So the term that matches “the second” is à la Seconde.