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The Complete Guide to the Basic Principles of Classical Ballet (PDF Format)

Unlocking the Foundation of Dance: Posture, Alignment, and Fluidity

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2. Five Positions of the Feet

No principle is more iconic. Pierre Beauchamp codified these positions in the 17th century. They are the alphabet of ballet. The Complete Guide to the Basic Principles of

  1. Plier (to bend)
  2. Étendre (to stretch)
  3. Relever (to rise)
  4. Glisser (to glide)
  5. Sauter (to jump)
  6. Élancer (to dart)
  7. Tourner (to turn) Every complex variation you see is merely a combination of these pure principles.