Effacé Devant
Translation 🇬🇧
Erased/shaded in front
Pronounciation
eh-fa-SAY/duh-von
Category
Facings and directions
Direction
The term “Ouvert” meaning 'open' can also be used. With the body facing on a diagonal towards the corner of the studio or stage, the legs now appear open as opposed to crossed, opposite to croisé.
Example
For example, a tendu effacé devant with the right as the working leg would have the dancer's front leg in a tendu position to the front right corner.