Bend at the Barre is a ballet technique that involves bending the knees and hips while keeping the back straight. The term is composed of three parts: PLIE (4 letters), PAS (3 letters), and PLIES (5 letters). PLIE is a French term meaning 'to bend, ' and it is used to describe the action of bending the knees and hips. PAS is an abbreviation for 'PAS de deux, ' which is a type of dance performed by two people. Finally, PLIES is a variation of PLIE that involves bending the knees and hips multiple times in succession. Together, these three terms form the technique of Bend at the Barre, which is used in ballet classes to help dancers develop strength and flexibility.