noun
- A movement in ballet in which the dancer springs from a closed position to an open position, landing on the balls of the feet.
Usage: ballet term; French origin
Examples
- The dancer performed a series of échappés across the stage.
- In ballet class, students practice échappés to develop balance and control.
- The choreography featured quick échappés in the opening sequence.
- She executed the échappé with precision and grace.