Understanding POS Developé in Ballet

Michelle Merill, an instructor at the Academy of Ballet Arts, demonstrates how to perform POS developé. The tutorial covers the necessary materials, starting positions, and techniques for executing developé, Alisa Con, and Arabesque positions. Emphasis is placed on maintaining turnout, lengthening the leg, and proper positioning.

What materials are required for practicing POS Developé?

• A bar, pointe shoes, and a large space

• A mat, ballet shoes, and a small room

• A bar, ballet shoes, and a large space

• A mat, pointe shoes, and a small room

What does the term 'developé' mean in ballet?

• To unfold

• To jump

• To spin

• To fold

In the fifth position, what should you ensure about your knee during POS Developé?

• It is turned in

• It is turned out

• It is bent

• It is straight

What is important to maintain while performing POS Developé to ensure proper turnout?

• Maintaining a bent knee

• Keeping the knee straight

• Keeping the foot flexed

• Maintaining a tabletop position

When performing POS Developé to the side (Alisa con), what should you ensure about your knee?

• It is bent

• It is out to the side

• It is facing backward

• It is facing forward

What should you avoid doing when your knee comes up during POS Developé?

• Keeping the knee bent

• Turning the knee inward

• Dropping and straightening

• Flexing the foot

What position should you go through when performing POS Developé in Arabesque?

• Pirouette

• Plie

• Attitude

• Relevé