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In classical ballet, a sissonne is a jump that takes off from two feet and lands on one foot. Some forms show the legs opening or separating in the air, while the exact line depends on the variation, such as sissonne simple or sissonne ouverte. Ballet dancers use the step in class and choreography, and gymnastics or acrobatics may borrow the term for a ballet-derived leap. The defining action is the two-foot takeoff followed by a one-foot landing.
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What is a sissonne in ballet?
A sissonne is a classical ballet jump that takes off from two feet and lands on one foot. In many forms, the legs open or separate while the dancer is in the air.
What is the difference between sissonne simple and sissonne ouverte?
Sissonne simple is a simpler form in which the legs do not create the same open shape as an ouverte variation. Sissonne ouverte opens the legs in the air and finishes with one leg extended.
Does a sissonne land on one foot or two?
A standard sissonne lands on one foot. That one-foot landing distinguishes it from jumps that take off and finish on two feet.
Where is the sissonne used in ballet?
It appears in classical ballet combinations, allegro work, and choreography that needs a traveling or expressive jump. The exact shape depends on the variation and the surrounding steps.
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