Which term means 'closed'?

Which term means 'closed'?

• A. Glissade
• B. En croix
• C. Cou de pied
• D. Ferme

Answer: (D)

Ferme means closed. In ballet terminology, especially in Cecchetti, the term describes a state where the feet or the working line come together in a closed, compact position rather than remaining open or extended. It’s used to indicate the finish of a step or a position where the legs and feet are neatly closed. Glissade is a sliding step from one foot to the other and emphasizes smooth transition, not a closed state. En croix refers to performing movements in a cross pattern (forward, side, back, side), describing the path rather than how the feet are positioned. Cou de pied describes placing the working foot around the ankle or the shin, focusing on the foot’s location rather than whether the line is closed.

Ferme means closed. In ballet terminology, especially in Cecchetti, the term describes a state where the feet or the working line come together in a closed, compact position rather than remaining open or extended. It’s used to indicate the finish of a step or a position where the legs and feet are neatly closed.

Glissade is a sliding step from one foot to the other and emphasizes smooth transition, not a closed state. En croix refers to performing movements in a cross pattern (forward, side, back, side), describing the path rather than how the feet are positioned. Cou de pied describes placing the working foot around the ankle or the shin, focusing on the foot’s location rather than whether the line is closed.