Grand plie是什麼意思

"Grand plié" is a term used in ballet, which refers to a deep bend in the knees, typically performed starting from a standing position with the feet wider than hip-width apart in second position (feet parallel to each other). The heels can be on the ground or lifted, depending on the dancer's ability and the instructor's preference.

Here's a breakdown of the term:

• "Grand" means large or deep in French, indicating that this is a deep plié.
• "Plié" is a French word meaning "bent" or "folded," and in ballet, it refers to a bend in the knees.

When a dancer performs a grand plié, they lower their body by bending the knees, keeping the back straight and the shoulders down. The thighs should parallel the ground or go beyond, and the knees should track over the toes. The movement can be done in place or as a traveling step, and it's often used as a warm-up or as part of a ballet class's barre exercises to stretch and strengthen the legs, hips, and ankles.