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  2. Positions of the feet in ballet - Wikipedia

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    The positions of the feet in ballet is a fundamental part of classical ballet technique that defines standard placements of feet on the floor. There are five basic positions in modern-day classical ballet , known as the first through fifth positions.

  3. Positions of the arms in ballet - Wikipedia

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    Fourth position: there are two fourth positions; fourth en avant (in front): one arm is in second position, the other is in fifth en avant; fourth en haut (high): one arm is in second position, the other is in fifth position en haut. Fifth position: whenever the arms are rounded to form an oval, they are in fifth position. There is a fifth ...

  4. Dance positions - Wikipedia

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    First position: This is the main ballet position, and for most beginners, it is the basic position to start from. In this standing position, the dancer’s feet remain connected at the heels, with the toes turned out at a 90-degree angle, or greater. In this position, the entire sole of the dancer’s foot and toes are in contact with the floor.

  5. Glossary of ballet - Wikipedia

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    It may also be done from an extended leg position into fondu or directly through fifth position (as in concluding a jeté). Coupé can only be performed through a closed leg position. The Vaganova School rarely uses the term coupé except as the preparation for specific allegros. Rather, "tombé through fifth position" is more commonly used. [3]

  6. Glossary of dance moves - Wikipedia

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    A basic figure is the very basic step that defines the character of a dance. Often it is called just thus: "basic movement", "basic step" or the like. For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in different handhold [broken anchor] s and dance positions [broken anchor] to enjoy it socially.

  7. Michaela DePrince, a Sierra Leonean American Ballerina for ...

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    The ballet community is mourning the death of dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a professional ballerina for the Boston Ballet and star of the 2011 First Position documentary who died at the age ...

  8. Michaela DePrince, who went from orphan to ballerina, dies at 29

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    Sierra Leonean ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who starred in TV show "Dancing with the Stars" and Beyonce's "Lemonade" music video album, died on Friday at the age of 29, her family said.

  9. Arabesque (ballet position) - Wikipedia

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    Arabesque position with working leg à la hauteur, forming a 90° angle with supporting leg Arabesque penchée. Arabesque (French:; literally, "in Arabic fashion") in dance, particularly ballet, is a body position in which a dancer stands on one leg–the supporting leg–with the other leg–the working leg–turned out and extended behind the body, with both legs held straight.