Exercise to develop a greater understanding of the sensory elements and standard processes of dance.
Dance Positions
step 1
Positions can be performed in shoes or barefoot. Begin with feet parallel (toes facing front). Plié (bend knees) twice. Make sure knees go over the toes.
step 2
Slide right toes out (heels together) into 1st position. Plié twice.
step 3
Slide right foot out into 2nd position. Plié twice.
step 4
Slide right heel to inner arch of the left foot for 3rd position. Plié twice.
step 5
Slide right foot out 8” – 10” for 4th position. Plié twice.
step 6
Glide right heel to the toe tips of the left foot for 5th position. Plié twice.
step 7
Jump into parallel. Plié twice. Repeat with left foot.
