What is saute in dance?

Answer 1

A sauté is a jump. You must start with a plié (Which is a bend of the knees) usually done in 1st, position (You may be able to do it with your feet in a different position, but it depends on where your feet are placed from the last move and what position you prefer). Then you must make a small jump when your knees will come together and you will point your feet while in the air. After that you will have to land toe then heel on the ground in another plié. Do not confuse a sauté with a changma. In a changma, you switch feet and are in 3rd position.

Answer 2

A soute is a little hop.