En Dedans

Translation 🇬🇧

Inwards

Pronounciation

ahn/ duh-dahn

Category

Facings and directions

Direction

Used to describe the way that a movement is turning or rotating. An en dedans movement causes the working side to move in the direction of the supporting leg.

Example

A pirouette en dedans to the right would be executed by standing on the right leg and lifting the left knee to passé. The working side is moving 'inwards' to the supporting side.