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What does Croix mean in ballet?

What does Croix, en translate to? En croix is a classical ballet term meaning “in the shape of a cross.” This term is usually used in ballet class and lets a dancer know the step should be done to the front, side and then back. Doing steps en croix can also be done in reverse where they start from the back, side, then front.

When should Enen Croix be done?

En croix is commonly given during barre for a well rounded exercise, but also can be done in the center. Enjoy Writing About Ballet? BalletHub is looking for writers!

What does steps en croix mean?

This term is usually used in ballet class and lets a dancer know the step should be done to the front, side and then back. Doing steps en croix can also be done in reverse where they start from the back, side, then front.

By Audition

Every year around Thanksgiving, dancers perform at the Festival of Trees at the stunning Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne, IN. This is cast by auditions in August.

Events

Dancers may be asked to dance for events that we are invited to do. Could be on a stage, in a park, or many other arenas.

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En Croix will set choreography and dancers to any song or show you need. Our dancers have performed at weddings, for musicals, special church events and holidays, and even a bridal show.

What does "en croix" mean in ballet?

in the shape of a cross. En croix is a classical ballet term meaning “in the shape of a cross.”. This term is usually used in ballet class and lets a dancer know the step should be done to the front, side and then back. Doing steps en croix can also be done in reverse where they start from the back, side, then front.

How many tendus are there in a step en croix?

Doing steps en croix can also be done in reverse where they start from the back, side, then front. For example, a teacher may ask that you do tendu en croix. This would usually mean that you would do four tendus: one front, one side, one back, and one side again.