There are five ballet feet positions. With the help of Romany Pajdak, First Artist of the Royal Opera House, who will demonstrate through this video five positions of the feet, you can see each position, starting at 1st. Observe how the dancer transitions to 2nd, 3rd, 4th (open and closed), 5th and finally, back to 1st. You'll notice two fourth positions: the open and the closed. But they are considered as one position. Five Ballet Feet Positions The positions of the feet in ballet … [Read more...]
Best Videos to Learn Ballet Terms
March 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Are you looking for the best videos to learn ballet terms? Ballet is a visual art, so the only truly effective way to learning ballet terms and terminology is through videos. The best videos to learn ballet terms are here: The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet The essential video dictionary of all classical ballet movements performed by some of the greatest names in American Ballet. Teachers and students alike find the Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet the most innovative … [Read more...]