Sissonne 1

A jump brush step. A basic step. Named after the originator of the step. Your legs work like scissors. The basic sissonne starts in fifth, right foot front, spring in the air from both feet to the right, in second position, while opening left leg to 45°, landing on right leg, while brushing left leg to the front, landing in fifth, left foot front. There are many variations on this step. You can land on one foot in an open position, to the second or arabesque, then assemblé close. Also, you can change feet or not. A very important step to learn. The most popular is to the side, landing in a closed position with a change of feet, and sissonne to arabesque. Simple Sissonne to the sides {a la second} dessous {duh-soo} and dessus {duh-shoe} with a change of feet with each Sissonne.