How Do You Do Arabesque In Ballet For Beginners?
The arabesque is one of the most used positions in ballet dancing and one of the most beautiful if performed correctly. Beginning ballet students are always anxious to learn how to do an arabesque. If you are a beginner ballet student, use the following as a guide to learn how to do an arabesque and soon you’ll be giving the “Sugar Plum Fairy” some competition. Start with your feet together and arms down with your hands in a soft, cupped form. You should have your posture being straight and tall with your chin up. Take a step out with your right foot, while your right arm slowly lifts up to between chest and eye level. The left arm will move up and out to the left side. Lift your left leg up in the back while you are stepping out on the right foot. The left leg should be kept straight and strong. Keep your toe pointed while the leg lifts up. Keep your hips straight and forward or parallel to the wall or mirror you are facing. Your body stands strong and erect. You are attempting to lif
