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Ballet<\/a> is a form of dance that values precision and highly formalised ballet positions, steps, and gestures. Light, graceful, fluid movements characterise the genre as well as, of course, its famous tutus worn by ballerinas. A ballerina is the Italian title given to the female dancer who holds the principle title with a company (the men are called ballerino). In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll go over the motions that every established ballet dancer knows as well as provide some tips to aspiring dancers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballet Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two key body parts, feet and arms, represent two of the major types of ballet positions. Alongside these gestures, “Movements” are french words that also are essential to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are five basic positions for feet. All these stances use what\u2019s known as a \u201cturn-out\u201d where the leg is rotated to be at a 90-degree angle. This can take a lot of training to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The positions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Ankles are together.\u00a0<\/li>
  2. Ankles are now hip-distance apart.\u00a0<\/li>
  3. Because it looks too similar to Fifth Position, this position is rarely used anymore.<\/li>
  4. One foot is turned-out a considerable distance in front of the other foot.<\/li>
  5. Similar to fourth position except the feet are touching each other. \u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Arms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Like feet, the arms have five basic ballet positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The positions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Arms are slightly bent and held out in front of the body at close to 90 degrees.\u00a0<\/li>
    2. Arms are held just below shoulder height at the side of the body.\u00a0<\/li>
    3. Although similar to Second Position, this move has one arm held slightly bent above the dancer’s head.\u00a0<\/li>
    4. Similar to First Position, except one arm is held slightly bent above the dancer’s head.<\/li>
    5. Both arms are held slightly bent above the dancer’s head.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Movements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      These are three basic movements that beginners must learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n