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noun
A position in which the dancer rises to the ball of the feet from demi plié to balance on one or both feet. Can be done on demi-pointe, or full pointe
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: ballet
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History
From the French relevé (“lifted”).
