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Although all Ballet positons involve turned out feet, the simplest one is first position. Heels are touching and toes face out, as far away from each other as possible (close to 180 degrees of rotation).

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Q: What ballet position is with feet turned out?
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How many ballet positions have the feet turned out?

5 positions... the only position that is not turned out is parallel


What are some of the basic ballet moves?

Basic ballet moves are known as 'positions'. There are five. For example, in first position, the dancer's feet are turned out, with heels touching. In second position the feet are moved apart.


What is the ballet position with heels on both feet touching?

The ballet position in which the heels on both feet are touching is called first position.


What are the different steps in ballet dancing?

there's a lot, but here's are a few: first position- heels together, feet turned out second position- feet turned out, heels apart third position- one heel on front of the other, turned out fourth position croisee (crossed)- feet parrallel, turned out, one in front of the other. space in between feet. one toe will be adjacent from the opposite heel and vice versa. fourth position ouverte (open)- feet parrallel, turned out, one in front of the other. space in between feet. one heel will be adjacent from the other fifth position- feet parrallel, turned out, one in front of the other. no space in between feet. tondue- extending one leg forward while still standing on the other leg demi plie- (half bend) bending the knees halfway in first, second, third, fourth or fifth position grande plie- (big bend) fully bending the knees in first, second, third, fourth or fifth position releve- (raise) pressing onto the balls of both feet pirouette-(spin/whirl) complete turn of the body on one foot, other foot in passe degage- (disengage) leg is thrown into a position much like a tondue, but above the ground.


What is sixth position in ballet?

feet parallel together