A développé is a fundamental ballet movement in which the dancer draws the working foot up the supporting leg to retiré (passé) before smoothly extending the leg into the air to the front, side, or back.
The movement emphasises control, strength, balance, and fluidity, with the leg unfolding gracefully while maintaining correct alignment and turnout.
Learn the breakdown of a développé with former New York City ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin!