Ballet arm/leg positions

1. First position - Ensure you are standing evenly on both legs with the knees pulled up. The back should also be straight with the shoulders back and down and the lumbar spine elongated.2. Plié - The knees should now be bent to their maximum making sure that they don’t bend over the toes. The bottom should be engaged and the legs should be turned out from the hips.3. Jump - Now the floor should be pushed away by the feet. The legs should be completely straight with the knees pulled up and…

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