Which term refers to the neck of the foot?

Which term refers to the neck of the foot?

• A. En croix
• B. cou-de-pied
• C. Passé
• D. Glissade

Answer: (B)

Cou-de-pied is the term for the neck of the foot. In ballet vocabulary, it describes placing the blade of the foot on the leg, around the area between the ankle and the base of the calf, so you get a neat, wrapped look near the shin. This position can be done on the front or back of the leg and is used to create elegant line and preparation for steps. En croix refers to directions in a cross pattern, passé means the foot passes to a position near the knee, and glissade is a sliding step. These describe different actions or placements, not the neck of the foot.

Cou-de-pied is the term for the neck of the foot. In ballet vocabulary, it describes placing the blade of the foot on the leg, around the area between the ankle and the base of the calf, so you get a neat, wrapped look near the shin. This position can be done on the front or back of the leg and is used to create elegant line and preparation for steps.

En croix refers to directions in a cross pattern, passé means the foot passes to a position near the knee, and glissade is a sliding step. These describe different actions or placements, not the neck of the foot.