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Sissonne Fermee Ballet Term
How to Ballet Sissonne Fermee
Sissonne fermee [see-SAWN fehr-MAY]. Closed sissonne. A step of low elevation performed to a quick tempo. This sissonne finishes on two feet with the working foot gliding along the floor into the demi-plie in the fifth position. It may be performed en avant, en arriere and de cote in all directions, such as croise, efface, ecarte, etc. Ballet French term faux entrechat cinq ramasse