["turning fouetté"] A turn in which a whipping motion of the working leg
makes the body go round. Usually but not always done en dehors, which is the
description that follows. The working leg opens to 2nd position at 45 degrees.
The working leg whips in behind the calf of the supporting leg, while the arms
come in, the body turns en dehors, and the supporting leg rises to releve.
Quickly, the working foot is brought to the front of the calf and is opened to
2nd at 45 degrees while the working foot is lowered into demi-plié. While in
this position, the arms open to second in preparation for a repeat of the
movement. When you hear of "32 fouettés" in Swan Lake or some other ballet, this
is what they mean.
