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Ballet Orientations

Major Orientations of Ballet

From Treva Bedinghaus, About.com

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 DevantCroise DevantA la Quatrieme DevantA la Quatrieme DevantEfface DevantEfface DevantCroise DerriereCroise Derriere
A la Quatrieme DerriereA la Quatrieme DerriereEfface DerriereEfface DerriereEcarte DevantEcarte DevantA la SecondeA la Seconde
Ecarte Derriere
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