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Ballet Terminology - First Position
Many of names of various ballet moves and positions are in French, and there are enough terms that your child’s head might be spinning in their first or even second and third ballet classes.
This happens to most young dancers. So don’t get frustrated. It will all come much easier with practice.
Read on for a quick overview of the of the basic ballet moves, and before long they will become second nature.
The Basic Ballet Positions
There are five basic positions that form the foundation of ballet. They affect how dancers begin and end their leaps, spins, jumps, and just about everything that ballet involves.
First position is when a dancer stands with her heels touching and both feet turned away from each other-as close to horizontal as possible.
In Second position, the heels are placed about shoulder-width apart, and the heels are still facing straight out to either side.
Things vary slightly with the Third, Fourth and Fifth positions.
Third position is when one foot is placed in front of the other, with the midpoint of the arch of the back foot touching the heel of the front foot.
Fourth position is similar to Third, but the front foot is moved forward so the feet are no longer touching at the help and arch.
And finally, Fifth position is when the front foot is slid back so that the toes of the back foot touch the heel of the front foot.
It may seem a bit confusing when you first try a ballet class, but over time, and with lots of practice, it will become second nature.
Ballet Movements
Turnout: Turnout is NOT a move but rather a basic concept essential to understanding ballet. Turnout is when the legs are rotated from the hips so that both the feet and knees are turned outward. This involves a high degree of flexibility and should be used to do nearly all ballet moves.
Developpe: Developpe is when the knees is raised up to the hips, followed by an extension of the leg so that it is help in the air. A dancer can developpe to hip-height or if they have the requisite flexibility, extend the leg to reach above their head.
Jete: Jete is when a dancer leaps forward leading with one leg and then lands on the other leg. There are many variations of jetes, some small and quick, others big and dramatic.
Fouette: Ever been mesmerized by a dancer spinning around like a top? What you are seeing is a fouette. This move is when the dancer does a pirouette with one leg raised out to the side.
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Plie: Another essential ballet movement, a plie is when both knees are bent as a dancer lowers their hips. They can be done in various positions, frequently at the barre.
With your increased knowledge of the basic ballet positions and several of the ballet movements, you can begin to master the art of ballet and better appreciate the beauty of a ballet dancer as they perform.
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