Rond de jambe en lair 1
(rohn-duh-zhom-ahn-lair)
Pronunciation
A barre or center adagio step. The circling of the leg in the air, with one leg held at 90° to the side. The toe makes an oval to the knee of the supporting leg and back to second. Can be done outside {en dehors} or inside {en dedans}. Can also be done grand rond de jambe by going fourth front, side and fourth back all en lair, with the knee held straight. This step is very good for balance, control and strength. Rond de jambe en lair en dehors{outside} and en dedans {inside}.