step of the Basque (a country that lies between France
and Spain); a step that can be performed as a sliding movement on the floor or
as a jump.
["Basque step"]. Starts in 5th position; assume right foot front. On the
upbeat, demi-plié; the right foot glides forward in croisé and continues with a
demi-rond de jambe en dehors to the side, while the left foot remains in plié. A
small jump occurs onto the right foot in demi-plié. The left foot now glides
through 1st position into croisé forward. On the final count, the weight is
transferred to the left foot and a small jump is made to bring the feet together
where the left one was placed. The movement finishes in 5th croisé.
