Definition of "jete"

Finally one of the first three breaks through the barrier, but instead of a jete, he takes an incredible headfirst dive and slides along the floor.

1990 April 13, Laura Molzahn, “Priestly Perversions”, in Chicago Reader‎

While some of the choreography was too obvious, there were stunning visual images throughout, such as Michelangelo (Paul A. Brown) being lifted in a wide jete on the arms and shoulders of a few dancers while the rest of the crowd reached imploring arms up to him.

1990 August 24, Effie Mihopoulos, “American Jazz Dance World Congress '90”, in Chicago Reader‎

The men quickly lower their partners from a supported jete to lying flat on the floor with no apparent landing or transition; they swing them around the floor, spinning the women in splits, then on their knees.

1991 March 1, Cerinda Survant, “American Ballet Theatre”, in Chicago Reader‎