chassés

[US]/ʃæˈseɪ/
[UK]/ʃæˈseɪ/

Translation

n.a gliding dance step in which one foot chases the other foot out of its position
v.(dance) past participle of chasser; performed as a gliding step

Phrases & Collocations

chassés across

double chassés

chassés to the side

chassés forward

chassés backward

chassés in second

chassés downstage

chassés together

Example Sentences

the dancers performed a series of quick chassés across the stage.

she incorporated a chassé turn into her jazz routine.

the basic ballroom step involves a chassé to the left and right.

he executed the chassé with remarkable precision and grace.

the instructor asked the students to practice the chassé caprice.

a smooth chassé requires the feet to close completely on the second beat.

they glided across the floor with a slow, elegant chassé.

the choreography features a complex chassé combination.

you need to bend your knees slightly during the chassé.

the figure skaters synchronized their chassés perfectly.

he tripped while attempting a chassé pivot.

the tango utilizes a staccato version of the chassé.

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