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‖ balancé|balɑ̃se|
[Abbrev. of F. pas balancé, lit. ‘balanced step’.]
A dance step, now spec. in Ballet, comprising a swaying movement from one foot to the other; hence (see quot. 1847) the quality implicit in the step, sinuosity.
[1728J. Essex tr. Rameau's Dancing Master xxiv. 57, I have seen many Persons make Balances in dancing a Menuet.] c1770G.-A. Gallini Crit. Obs. Art Dancing 5 Le Balancé. This is done by Sinking, then Rising as you Step forward or sideways with one foot. 1786S. J. Gardiner Def. Minuet-Dancing 54 The steps generally made use of in Cotillions are Balancé, Rigodon. 1847R. Barton tr. Blasis's Notes upon Dancing i. 49 The steps are to be remarked for their balancé, lightness, grace, and elasticity. 1952Kersley & Sinclair Dict. Ballet Terms 11 Balancé, a rocking step in waltz-rhythm..can also be done swaying backwards and forwards instead of from side to side. |