Jeté is a classical ballet term meaning “throwing” or “thrown.” Though often used with another term, jeté usually describes a type of jump where the dancer extends one leg then jumps off the floor with the other. Many jumps are forms of jetés.
A jeté in its most simple presentation usually refers to a petit jeté as part of petite allegro. But a grande jeté, which means “large throw,” is another common use that describes a jump that starts with throwing or brushing one leg into the air then pushing off the floor.
