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Positions (Feet)

There are five positions of the feet and all movements begin, end , or pass through one of these positions. In all positions the knees are straight and the legs are turned outwards from the hips. The weight is evenly placed on each foot.
 

First Position

In first position, the heels of the feet are touching, and the toes are pointed in opposite directions.

 

 

Second Position

Second position is similar to first position, except the heels are no longer touching.

 

 

 

Third Position

The heel of the front foot touches the middle portion of the back foot in third position.     

 

 

 

Fourth Position

Fourth position is similar to third, but the feet are positioned with one foot about a step in front of the other.      

 

 

Fifth Position

In fifth position, the heel of the front foot touches the toe of the back foot.