In the art of ballet, a dancer's orientation to the audience is very important. The major ballet orientations have specific terminology, depending on how the head and body are angled. The positions below are shown with tendu, with lowered arms.
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Croise Devant | A la Quatrieme Devant | Efface Devant | Croise Derriere |
A la Quatrieme Derriere | Efface Derriere | Ecarte Devant | A la Seconde |
Ecarte Derriere |
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