Dance Fundamentals Flashcards
Arms raised forward in a circle in front of the chest with fingertips about an inch apart.
1st position
Arms raised sideward with a graceful curve a little below shoulder level.
2nd position
One arm raised as in 2nd position other arm raised overhead.
3rd position
One arm raise in front of chest in a half-circle, other arm raised overhead.
4th position
both arms raised overhead
5th position
Heels close together; toes apart making an angle of about 90 degrees
What position of the feet?
1st position
Feet apart sideward of about a pace distance.
2nd position
Heel of one foot to in-step of the other foot.
3rd position
One foot in front of other foot of about a pace distance
4th position
Heel of right foot close to big toe of rear foot.
5th position
More open positions on 1st or 5th position.
Amplified
Both arms raised at one side parallel to each other.
lateral
One arm bent in front at waist level, the other bent behind also at waist level.
hayon-hayon
Both arms raised at sides and bent at elbows so that the upper arms are at shoulder level.
T position
Both arms raised at sides and bent at elbows so that the forearms are parallel to the head; palms facing inward.
Reverse T position