Which term refers to a pose rather than a movement?

• A. Glisser
• B. Tourner
• C. Première arabesque
• D. Sauter

Answer: (C)

In ballet vocabulary, a pose is a fixed position you hold, while a movement involves action or steps. Première arabesque names a standard held position with the leg extended behind and the arms arranged to create a long line. It’s about how you carry your body in a static shape, not about performing a step or jump. The other terms describe actions: glisser means to glide along the floor, tourner means to turn, and sauter means to jump. So, the term that refers to a pose rather than a movement is première arabesque.