(French: `broken step`), in classical ballet, a small, battu (`beaten`) step. The quality of a brisé should be sharp and brisk. Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/113
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Brisé is a classical ballet term defined as “breaking.” A Brisé is when a ballet dancer jumps from one or both feet, beat their legs, and ends up on one or two feet. A brisé is done from either fourth or fifth position. Found on https://getballetbox.com/ballet-terms-dictionary/