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  2. Arabesque (ballet position) - Wikipedia

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    Arabesque position with working leg à la hauteur, forming a 90° angle with supporting leg Arabesque penchée. Arabesque (French:; literally, "in Arabic fashion") in dance, particularly ballet, is a body position in which a dancer stands on one leg–the supporting leg–with the other leg–the working leg–turned out and extended behind the body, with both legs held straight.

  3. Glossary of ballet - Wikipedia

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    In dance (particularly ballet), arabesque (French: [aʁabɛsk]; literally, "in Arabic fashion") is a body position in which a dancer stands on one leg (the supporting leg) with the other leg (the working leg) extended, straight, behind the body.

  4. Dance positions - Wikipedia

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    Arabesque: a position of the body in which a dancer stands on one leg with the other leg raised behind the body, extended backward in a straight line. [7] Attitude: a position of the body which is a variation of the arabesque. In this position, a dancer's extended leg is raised behind the body, bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. [7]

  5. Glossary of figure skating terms - Wikipedia

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    A leg position in which the free leg is lifted behind the body, with the knee bent at an angle, and held behind at a 90-degree angle to the skating foot. This is the leg position often used for the layback spin. arabesque A leg position in which the free leg is extended behind the body in a straight line.

  6. Turn (dance and gymnastics) - Wikipedia

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    A pirouette can be executed beginning from fifth or fourth position in ballet, whereas artistic gymnasts usually start from fourth position. In ballet, the working leg can be held in retiré position or in attitude, arabesque, or second position. The performer may return to the starting position, finish in arabesque or attitude, or proceed ...

  7. Balanchine technique - Wikipedia

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    distinctive arabesque line with the hip open to the audience and the side arm pressed back; athletic dance quality. fluidity and lightness, best demonstrated by ballerinas with long, thin figures *Suki Schorer has described the Balanchine arabesque as "longer, stronger and bigger". Balanchine would instruct students to "reach for diamonds" in ...

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  9. Glossary of dance moves - Wikipedia

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    A basic figure is the very basic step that defines the character of a dance. Often it is called just thus: "basic movement", "basic step" or the like. For some dances it is sufficient to know the basic step performed in different handhold [broken anchor] s and dance positions [broken anchor] to enjoy it socially.