In the shape of a cross

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to Chase

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the act of movement of the upper body and arms

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the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

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The relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and the base of support. Proper alignment lessens strain on muscles and joints and promotes dance skills.

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Heels together with the toes pointed outwards.  

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Similar to 1st position but your feet are apart.

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 The heel of one foot is in the arch of the opposite foot.

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one foot rests about 12 inches in advance of the other, both are turned out, and the weight is divided between them

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The heel of one foot is placed next to the toe of the opposite foot.

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6th Position

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1/2 bend of the knees

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Full bend of the knees.

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To disengage or release, brush the foot against the floor and release to a point a few inches off the floor.

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Movement where the dancer rises into demi-pointe or en pointe. Both releve and eleve require the dancer to rise to the balls of their feet or their toes. However, only the releve requires a demi-plie.

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To Rise, starts with a plie

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Round circular motion of the leg.

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 throwing the working leg into the air from the hip and brings it back down to a position

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To unfold

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Round circular motion of the leg in the air.

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Passing through

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stretching the foot

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