Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"Brisé" means "broken" in French, which reflects this step's characteristic sharpness.
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How is it performed? 👀⬇️

Starting in fifth position, the dancer jumps off one leg (usually from a demi-plié), and the working leg brushes out to the side as in a small dégagé.

In the air, the working leg beats against the supporting leg (which is also lifted), causing a "breaking" action.

The legs quickly switch positions, with the working leg landing in front or behind the supporting leg in fifth position.
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