Ballet Coupe

This movement is used to change weight from one foot to the other. Dégagé right foot 4th devant with a demi plié or fondu on the supporting leg. Then draw foot back to left foot and rise on demi pointe. Change weight, lowering right heel and placing left foot on cou de pied. A “coupé over” is shown. When the movement is started with a dégagé derrière, it is known as “coupé under.”