The postions of the arms

 

1 st position

 

 

2nd position

 

 

3rd position low

 

 

3rd position high

 

 

5th position

 

 

 in arabesque

The position of the Feet

1st postion

 

 

2nd position

 

3rd position

 

 

4th position
(The distance between the feet should be approximately the length of one of the dancer's feet)

5th position

The direction of muscular functions

The following diagrams show the the complex conbination of muscular functions, that result in correct ballet stance.

 

Front

 

 

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