Relevé
(ruhl-a-vay)
Pronunciation
Raised. Raising the body on pointe or demi-pointe. Can be done from one foot or two. You must demi-plié before raising, otherwise it's an élevé. A good exercise to strengthen your instep. As in rélevé in first position. Usually done in first, second or fourth position and on one foot. Rélevé in first, second and fifth.