chas·sé (sh -s  )n. A ballet movement consisting of one or more quick gliding steps with the same foot always leading. intr.v. chas·séd, chas·sé·ing, chas·sés To perform this movement. [French, from past participle of chasser, to chase, from Old French chacier; see chase1.] |
chassé [ˈʃæseɪ]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) one of a series of gliding steps in ballet in which the same foot always leads
2. (Performing Arts / Dancing) three consecutive dance steps, two fast and one slow, to four beats of music
vb -sés, -séing, -séd
(Performing Arts / Dancing) (intr) to perform either of these steps
[from French: a chasing]
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