Which term means 'escaped'?

• A. Echappe
• B. Temps leve
• C. Arabesque
• D. Developpe

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a movement that describes sliding the feet from a closed position to an open position while keeping the rest of the body stable. The term échappé literally means “escaped,” and in practice it refers to the feet slipping from a closed stance (like fifth) to an open one (such as second), with turnout maintained and the torso upright. This term is used in various forms, including a small demi-plié opening or a jump, but the core idea is the escape from closed to open. The other terms describe different actions—temps levé is a raising movement (a jump or transfer of weight), arabesque is a pose with the working leg extended, and developpe is drawing the leg through to extension. So the word that means escaped is échappé.