Fundamentals of Dancing

Fundamental Dance Position

1st Position

Feet: Heels close together, toes apart with an angle of about 45 degrees.

Arms: Both arms are raised in a circle in front of the chest with the fingertips about an inch apart. 

2nd Position

Feet: Feet apart sideward of about a pace distance.

Arms: Both raised sideward with a graceful curve at shoulder level.

3rd Position

Feet: Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot.

Arms: One arm raised in front as in 2nd position; other arm raised upward.

4th Position

Feet: One foot in front of other foot of a pace distance.

Arms: One arm raised in front as in 1st position; other arm raised overhead.

5th Position

Feet: Heel of the front foot close to the big toe of the rear foot.

Arms: Both arms raised overhead