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Now that you have read about the art of ballet, you can try it for yourself! Below are the basic ballet positions of the feet and arms. If you have never taken a ballet class, perhaps you could ask a parent or friend to demonstrate for you. |
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In ballet there are five basic positions of the feet, numbered one through five. Refer to the pictures below and match your feet to each of them. |
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| There are also various positions of the arms. Match your arms to the pictures shown below. | ||||
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You've got it! If you would like to learn more about how to dance ballet, have your parents contact the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School for classes at 412-281-6727 or pbtschool@pittsburghballet.org . |
