Definition: An arabesque is a long, graceful pose made by balancing on the supporting leg while extending the free leg behind.
Pronunciation: ah-rah-besk
Common Misspellings: arabesk
Arabesque
By Treva Bedinghaus, About.com Guide
Learning the arabesque
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