Cuts out a ballet movement (8)
I believe the answer is:
scissors
'cuts' is the definition.
(scissoring is a kind of cutting)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for scissors that I've seen before include "Wrestling hold" , "lock" , "Cutting implement - outdated high jump" , "Cutting tool" , "Cutting instrument made of two joined blades with handles" .)