Ballet Position (Noun)
Meaning
Classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She began to dance in first ballet position, her heels together and her toes turned out.
- The teacher reminded the students to keep their weight evenly distributed in third ballet position.
- To perform the arabesque, start in fifth ballet position and then lift one leg behind you.
- She moved effortlessly into fourth ballet position, her body swaying to the music.
- In ballet, there are five basic ballet positions that are the foundation of all movements and exercises.