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chassé
Sports; Gymnastics
A dance movement of the feet which gives the impression of one foot chasing the other, often used as a lead-up to a leap.
coupé
Sports; Gymnastics
A ballet term whose literal meaning is to cut. It is a ballet dance movement that calls for the non-support foot to be pulled sharply off the floor and placed with a pointed toe ...
Dawes
Sports; Gymnastics
An uneven bar skill named after Dominique Dawes. It is a back giant with 1 ½ turn in the handstand. It has been rated by the FIG as a D level skill. Its FIG number is 4.403.
demi-plié
Sports; Gymnastics
Literally translated to a small bend. This is a fundamental ballet movement that calls for the knees, to bend in perfect alignment over the toes with the feet flat on the floor ...
développé
Sports; Gymnastics
This is a ballet and gymnastics dance movement. A développé is done by drawing the toe of the gesture leg (which bends at the knee and hip) up the front, side, or back of the ...
Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)
Sports; Gymnastics
The international and Olympic governing body of competitive gymnastics. The FIG is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is responsible for the governance of the ...
International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG)
Sports; Gymnastics
FIG is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is responsible for the governance of the sport of gymnastics on the international level.
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