How do you ensure a quiet, controlled placement of the foot in degage?

• A. Lift the foot in a quick, high brush before placing softly.
• B. Extend the leg and plant the foot with a soft ankle.
• C. Short brush, keep the leg stable, and resist collapsing at the ankle.
• D. Let the foot slide into place with a soft ankle.

Answer: (C)

In degage, the movement should be a quiet, precise finish achieved by a short brush and a stable leg. A small, controlled brush keeps the action clean and audible-free, while the leg stays lengthened and the turnout remains solid. If you use a quick, high brush, the movement becomes bigger and noisier, inviting instability and loss of line. Keeping the leg stable prevents the knee and hip from wobbling, and resisting collapse at the ankle maintains a strong, aligned ankle and pointed, graceful foot. This combination—short brush, stability, and a steady ankle—lets the foot land softly in place with the proper placement and line. Letting the foot slide in or relying on a soft ankle alone misses the crisp control that degage requires.