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plié
[ plee-ey ]
noun
- a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.
plié
/ ˈpliːeɪ /
noun
- a classic ballet practice posture with back erect and knees bent
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of plié1
Example Sentences
"You're supposed to do a plié."
When the lyrics announce, “Get out the way,” Boss, in a deep plié, sweeps an arm in front of his body, grabs Wong’s hand and sweeps him to the floor.
“Contact Fours” feels like summer: Crim, sinking in a juicy plié, holds his long arms to either side and winds them in tight circles like a surfer without a wave.
Quanbeck: “Sweet Dreams” is hard because you’ve already done so much of the number by that point, and then you’re in a low, deep plié for that whole sequence.
We’re not up on relevé, we’re not straight legged; we’re plié, pelvis low, using our glutes and quads to get that strength from the floor and exude power together.
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