PE-QUARTER-1-WEEK-5-8.pdf

DANCE FORMATIONS Any dance in which a number of couples form a certain arrangement, such as two facing lines or a circle, and perform a series of figures within or based on that arrangement. DANCE SYMBOLS, SIGNS & ABBREVIATIONS FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF THE ARMS AND FEET F...

DANCE FORMATIONS Any dance in which a number of couples form a certain arrangement, such as two facing lines or a circle, and perform a series of figures within or based on that arrangement. DANCE SYMBOLS, SIGNS & ABBREVIATIONS FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS OF THE ARMS AND FEET FIRST POSITION Arms Arms are rounded & are raised in front of the waist. Palms are facing in, wrists are relaxed. Feet Heels together; feet turned out in 45’ angle. SECOND POSITION Arms Open arms to the sides, arms are rounded, palms facing each other. Feet Stride stand sideward position, feet about six inches apart. THIRD POSITION Arms One arm is raised overhead while the other arm is in 2nd position opened at the side. Feet Heel of one foot touches the instep of the other. FOURTH POSITION Arms One arm is raised overhead (in 5th position) and the other arm is in 1st position. Feet From the 3rd position, slide the front foot diagonally forward and end in a stride stand forward position. FIFTH POSITION Arms Both arms are raised overhead, arms are rounded, palms facing inward- downward. Feet Heel of one foot touches the big toe of the other foot. DANCE POSITIONS