Ballet move that engages the lower leg Crossword Clue

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Ballet move that engages the lower leg Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BALLET (noun)
1. a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
2. music written for a ballet
LOWER (verb)
1. cause to drop or sink
2. move something or somebody to a lower position
LOWER (noun)
1. the lower of two berths

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LIPE

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