Questions and Answers
What are the classical ballet positions?
What are the five basic positions of the feet?
First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth positions.
The foot pronates when the weight falls on the outside of the foot.
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Which of the following is NOT a position of the arms in classical ballet?
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What is a releve?
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The positions of the working foot on the supporting leg include at the ______, between the ______, and at the ______.
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A sickled foot refers to a properly pointed foot.
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How does the head position change during classical alignment?
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Study Notes
Classical Ballet Positions
- Classical Ballet Involves various positions, including Feet, Active Foot Positions, Foot on the Leg, Pointing the Foot, Arms, Hands, and Head.
Positions of the Feet
- Five Basic Positions: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth.
- Turn-Out Principle: All leg and foot movements start and finish in turnout position.
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Weight Distribution:
- Inside Weight: Causes foot pronation (rolling inward).
- Outside Weight: Leads to foot supination (rolling outward).
Positions of the Arms
- First/Preparatory: Arms are down beside the thighs.
- First: Arms are positioned in front of the chest.
- Second: Arms are extended to the sides.
- Third: One arm to the side, the other raised overhead.
- Fourth: One rounded arm overhead, the other in front at chest level.
- Fifth: Both arms lifted overhead.
Active Foot Positions
- Releve: Body rises from a flat foot to balance on the toes and metatarsals.
- Standard Releve: Involves a three-quarter releve on the longitudinal arch for correct form.
Positions of the Foot on the Leg
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Working Foot Placements:
- At the ankle
- Between the ankle and knee
- At the knee
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Specific Terms:
- Coupe: Position on the neck of the foot.
- Retire: Position raises the foot up the leg.
Pointing the Foot
- Foot Positioning: Pointed (plantar flexed) foot is crucial for technique and aesthetics.
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Sickling:
- Inversion: Foot sickles in, shifting weight to the foot's outside.
- Eversion: Foot sickles out, shifting weight to the inside.
- Jumping Power: Proper alignment essential to avoid injury and maintain performance.
Positions of the Head
- Classical Alignment: Head balances atop the spine.
- Dynamic Positioning: Head and eye positions adjust throughout exercises, interacting with stage space and audience.
- Head Positioning Types: Centered, turned, and inclined.
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This quiz covers the essential classical ballet positions needed for mastery in ballet techniques. Explore the positions of the feet, arms, hands, and head, as well as active foot positions. This foundational knowledge is crucial for any ballet dancer.
