Arabesque positions

Arabesque, 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. These are the 3 arabesque positions. First arabesque (arms and legs in and open position toward the audience), second arabesque (arms in a closed...

Arabesque, 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. These are the 3 arabesque positions. First arabesque (arms and legs in and open position toward the audience), second arabesque (arms in a closed position and legs in an open position) and third arabesque (arms in an open position and legs in a closed position.

ballet basics demonstration of the first arabesque

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