Ballet 101 : Basic Ballet Positions for the Arms

Each position in ballet has a coordinating arm position, which requires specific technique for the proper placement. Practice transitioning from one position to the next with help from a ballet instructor in this free video on classical ballet training.

Expert: Sheila Cramer & Michelle Merrell
Contact: www.aba-studios.com
Bio: Sheila Cramer is a head instructor at the Academy of Ballet Arts in Utah and artistic director of Intermountain Ballet Theatre, and Michelle Merrell is a ballet instructor.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Series Description: Learning the basic positions and movements in ballet builds the foundation for more advanced floor routines. Practice the proper technique for beginner ballet steps with help from an experienced dance instructor in this free video series on classical ballet.

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• ballet
• dancing
• dance lessons
• ballet positions
• ballet steps
• classical ballet
• ballet shoes
• barre exercises
• ballet warm-ups
• tendus
• battements
• ballet arm positions
• ballet foot positions
• pointe shoes

[tsmuff]

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[sasa2465]

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[mckittyfur]

i want to be a bellerina really bad. i think i would learn fast, and it is so beatiful. plus, when i do it at home, i feel so pretty. and well, graceful and perfect. unless i fall. hahaha

[bwoodsfinest]

The arm positions are dependent on what school of ballet you are learning.

[Mrsmalibu92]

hey guys

im 13 and i wanna attend a music-boarding school in about 3 years but there for i need to lern all the basics perfectly. unfortunatly i live in a small town with no good ballett schools, so can anybody tell me where i can find good ballett workouts on the internet. doesnt matter if cd, dvd or anything, i just need to lern it quickly!! please

[justineclarissa]

@yoye11 3rd position is rarely used in ballet. usually you just learn in it in pre-ballet, but that's really the only time you use it.

[yoye11]

why does she do forth before the 3th position?

[xoteamjacob09ox]

@bluemary61 ACTAUULY that is fifth

[jellybeanluvah]

saying someone is too skinny is just as insulting as too fat. i wouldnt want to be too skinng, and sickly looking. sometimes ur body shape is unhelpful so stop the unnessecary comments.

[Lizzybown]

If you train ballet a lot you get a small body, you're not anorexic...