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I can't be sure, since "basic knee bend" isn't very exact. But most any knee bend in Ballet can be referred to as a plie. (pronounced plee-ay)
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What is a passe in ballet?
a passe is when you touch your toe to the side of your knee.
What does retire' mean in ballet?
A common pose in ballet in which one leg is raised to the side, with the knee bent so the toe is pointed next to the supporting knee (front, side, back). The retire is the position used for performing a pirouette. Practicing this pose will help to improve balance.
Why is a plie important?
A plie is a bending of the knees in ballet, or most any other style of dance. They can be petit(just a slight bend) or grande(large bend where you are nearly touching the floor), and in every foot position(1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th). A plie is done before and after every jump/leap in order to reduce the shock that goes down your legs and can cause injuries. A plie is the most basic skill in dancing.
What does grand mean in ballet?
that would depend on the excercise if it is a grand plea then it is when you do a plea that basicaly goes down to knee level
How long should you stay off pointe in ballet after seriously injuring your knee?
At least 3 months, and that is with lots of physical therapy.
