Contretemps
(kohn-tra-tahn)
Pronunciation
A brush jump step. Executed before the beat of the music. A connecting step. From fifth, the back foot makes a little Rond De Jambe and replaces front foot, while front foot does coupé. Usually followed by tombé pas de bourreé or sauté in arabesque. A much used step. Contretemps right and left with tombé pas de bourreé.