Ballet Positions


This picture shows all five basic feet and arm
positions for beginners learning classical ballet.



                                                  

             First arabesque position                                Second arabesque position                              Third arabesque position  
               for advanced dancers                                     for advanced dancers                                     for advanced dancers   
         when the opposite arm and leg                            when the same arm and leg                               both arms are extended,
          are raised at 90° or higher                               are raised to 90° or higher                              the outside leg is raised,
       and the head is extended straight                 and the head is tilted out over the arm                      and the head is straight

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