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Classical Ballet Positions

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Attitude

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Standing on one leg with the other lifted and bent at the knee, arms are styled classically or with one arm lifted.

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Fouetté

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A whipped movement, typically of turning the body and leg, arms assist balance and position can vary.

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Fifth Position

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Feet are tightly closed, one in front of the other, toes turned out, arms are rounded and held above the head.

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Second Position

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Feet shoulder-width apart with toes turned out, arms are out and to the side at shoulder height.

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Jeté

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A jump from one leg to the other, with one leg kicking outward, arms assist in the lift and balance.

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Grand Battement

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A high kick movement where one leg is lifted high in the air and the back remains straight, arms align gracefully.

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Plié

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Bending at the knees while keeping the heels on the floor, arms can be in different positions.

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Arabesque

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Standing on one leg with the other leg extended straight behind, arms in various positions depending on style.

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Third Position

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One foot in front of the other, heel to instep, arms - one outstretched, the other curved above.

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Sixth Position

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Feet parallel and together, arms are down by the sides of the body.

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Rond de jambe

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A circular movement of the leg, either on the ground (à terre) or in the air (en l'air), arms are in a coordinating position.

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First Position

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Heels together, toes turned out, arms are rounded as if hugging a giant beach ball.

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Tendu

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Stretching one leg to the side, front, or back, foot pointed, and brushing the floor, arms are in a harmonious position.

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Fourth Position

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Feet one step apart, one in front of the other, toes turned out, one arm rounded up, the other to the side.

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Pas de bourrée

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A quick, three-step movement, often sideways and executed on the points or demi-pointes, arms usually accompany the leg movement.

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