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The 5 Basic Positions of Ballet

By Treva Bedinghaus, About.com

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Third Position

Third position

Third position

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One foot is in front of the other with the of the front foot touching the middle of the back foot.

Index: The 5 Basic Positions of Ballet

  1. First Position
  2. Second Position
  3. Third Position
  4. Fourth Position
  5. Fifth Position

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