Basic Ballet Exam

Which of the following describes First Position with your feet.

• Heels touching, toes outward, "V" shape.

• feet apart

• One heel touching the other foots toes.

• Toes touching, making "V" shape.

This foot position is when the heel of one foot rests against the instep of the other; both are firmly turned out.

• Second Position

• Third Position

• Fifth Position

• First Position

Ballet terms are in what language?

• Mandarin

• Italian

• Swedish

• French

What foot position is when your legs and feet are equally turned out and facing away from each other, while feet are apart in a parallel line.

• Fifth Position

• Third Position

• Second Position

• Fourth Position

What foot position is when both feet are turned out, toes pointing away from the body, and one leg in front of the other about a foot and half apart.

• Fourth Position

• Second Position

• Fifth Position

• First Position

Check all that describe a good ballerina. (Fun fact; the girl in all of these photos is my little sister!)

• Pointed Toes

• Loose Arms

• Floppy wrists

• Tight Core

Fifth Position is when the heel of one foot is touching the toes of the other foot with both feet turning out away from each other.

• True

• False