The tradition
In classical ballet, a Grand pas, or Grand pas classique (French: [ɡʁɑ̃ pɑ]; literally meaning big or large classical step) is a suite of pure dance numbers that is devoid of dramatic action, serving strictly as the pièce de résistance in the context of a full-length ballet performance to showcase the talents of the principal dancers, demi-soloists, and occasionally the corps de ballet. The Grand pas traditionally consists of a combination of particular dances: an Entrée (introduction to the suite where the dancers make their entrance); a Grand adage (adagio of the lead ballerina, partnered by the lead male dancer and occasionally other partners); a dance for the corps de ballet can be included; variations (solo dances) for the lead dancers demi-soloists; and finally the Coda (or Grand coda) concludes the suite.¶
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Grand pas is type of dance, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition.1¶
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