1- feet tuned out with heels touching
2- feet turned out but the feet are about 8 inches apart (depending on length of legs)
3- feet tuned out with heel of one foot touching the arch of the other
4- feet turned out with one foot about 8 inches in front of the other
5- feet tuned out with heel of one foot touching the big toe of the other
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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.
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First you have your five basic ballet positions called first second third fourth and fifth position. They are in both the arms and the legs. You also have other popular poses such as classical pose.
There are five basic positions of the feet in ballet. It has been known to have as many as 10 positions.
Not all ballet is smooth and flowy as it looks. Modern ballet can be more contemporary or jazz-like, with different hands or positions than traditional classical ballet. Lyrical ballet is smooth and flowy, so you can get away with less technique.