First Arabesque: When the dancer is standing in the arabesque position with the supporting leg straight or in plié and working leg stretched long behind them either on the floor or lifted of the ground. … Third Arabesque: Begin in the arabesque position with both arms extended to the front with both elbows straight.

What is arabesque?

Arabesque (French: [aʁabɛsk]; literally, “in Arabic fashion”) in dance, particularly ballet, is a body position in which a dancer stands on one leg–the supporting leg–with the other leg–the working leg–turned out and extended behind the body, with both legs held straight.

What position is arabesque?

An arabesque is a ballet position in which the dancer is supported on one leg, either straight or demi-plié, while the other leg is extended straight behind and at a right angle. The shoulders are square and the arms are held in various positions to create a long line from fingertips to toes.