Definition of tendu in English:
tendu
adjective tɒ̃ˈd(j)uːtänˈdo͞o
Ballet postpositive (of a position) stretched out or held tautly.
Example sentencesExamples
- She would often work on tendu or pas de chat for the entire lesson.
- Standing in first position, dancers tendu to second to show alignment and placement.
- She could tendu beautifully, roll up into relevé, and even go onto full pointe.
- In barre work, people do tendu after tendu.
- I think about what kind of imagery I can use to help an 8-or 9-year-old learn a tendu.