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Half point
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When the pads of the first two or three
toes are in contact with the ground, with the ball of the foot off
the ground, it is said to be places on the half point. When placed on
the half point in an open position the instep of the working foot
should be arched with the knee of the working leg slightly relaxed.
In a closed position the working foot should be kept as vertical as
possible.
When the working foot is placed on the
half point the weight of the body may be momentarily taken on it; the
main weight being then retained on the other foot, thus providing the
impetus for any required slight elevation or travel of that (I.e the
supporting foot) during the half point.
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First position feet
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The
heels are together with the weight of the body equally distributed on
both feet which are turned out to form an angle of 90 degrees (each
foot being at an angle of 45 degrees from the line of direction) The
dancer may be standing with both feet flat on the ground or poised on
the balls of the feet.
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Second position feet
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The
working leg is extended directly to the side at an angle of 90
degrees from the line of direction. The toe and heel of the working
foot being in line with the heel of the supporting foot. The working
foot may be placed on the toe, half point, ball or heel
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Third position feet
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The
working
foot which may be placed on the toe, halfpoint, ball or heel
is placed in contact with the hollow of the supporting foot. When
placed on the toe, half point or heel the working foot is turned out
at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction.
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Third position feet notes
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Note:
When the weight of the body is equally distributed on the balls of
both feet the sole of the front foot is directly over the instep of
the rear foot, both feet equally turned out at an angle not less than
45 degrees from the line of direction.
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Third aerial position
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With
the knee of the working foot pressed well back the outside edge of
the working foot is placed in contact with the front of the
supporting leg. To give normal level the heel of the working foot is
slightly below the level of the knee cap of the supporting leg, to
give low level the toe of the working foot is in line with the ankle
of the supporting foot and to give very low level the toe of the
working foot is just off the ground, slightly about third position.
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Third Rear
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When
placed on the toe, the hollow of the working foot touches the heel of
the supporting foot. The working foot turned out at an angle of 90
degrees from the line of direction.
When
places on the ball the weight is equally distributed on the balls of
both feet. The sole of the front foot is directly over the instep of
the rear foot , both feet equally turned out at an angle of of not
less than 45 degrees from the line of direction.
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Third rear aeriel
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The
working foot is placed behind the supporting leg at the same height
as third aerial position normal level. The inside edge is in contact
with the calf of the supporting leg. The knee of the working leg is
pressed well back and no part of the working foot is visible.
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Fourth Position feet
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The
working leg is extended to the front with both heels in line with the
line of direction. The working foot, which is place only on the toe
or half point, is turned out at an angle of 45 degrees from the line
of direction.
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Fifth position feet
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The
working foot is in contact with the big toe joint of the supporting
foot and may be placed on the toe, half point, ball or heel.
When placed on the toe, half point or heel the working foot is turned
out at an angle of 90 degrees from the line of direction.
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Fifth position feet note
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Note:
When the weight of the body is equally distributed on the balls of
both feet , the sole of the front foot is directly over the toes of
the rear foot, both feet equally turned out at an angle of 45 degrees
from the line of direction
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First position arms
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Both
hands rest on the hips with the backs of the hands face outwards, the
knuckles facing the body with the wrists straight and the elbows
pointing directly out to the side.
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Second position arms and note
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One arm is placed in first
position and the other is raised to the side with the arm and wrist
slightly curved , the hand slightly above and forward from the head
line and the palm turned inwards.
Note: In this position the raised arm is always on the side opposite to the working leg except in a propelled pivot turn. |
Third Position arms
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Both arms are placed as described
for the raised arm in second position the palms facing inwards
towards each other.
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Bow and note
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Stand with the feet and head in
first position, arms by the side or in first position. Bow by
inclining the body forward slowly and return to the original
position. If arms were by the side they go to first position on the
first count following the bow, unless otherwise stated.
Note:
The
depth of the bow must not be exaggerated and the count varies
according to each dance
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