Traditionally, there are five (see related links). However, more recently a sixth position has become pretty mainstream, and that position is just your two feet together, parallel and touching.
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There are five basic positions of the feet in ballet. It has been known to have as many as 10 positions.
5 positions... the only position that is not turned out is parallel
The positions of the feet in ballet is a fundamental part of classical ballet technique that defines standard placements of feet on the floor. There are five basic positions in modern-day classical ballet, known as the first through fifth positions.
6 however, the choreographer will likely not stick to the 6 basic positions.
there is a huge amount of ballet steps, positions, and movements. more than i want to count