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Penche Leading with Your Arabesque Leg, Not Your Upper Body

Penche Leading with Your Arabesque Leg, Not Your Upper Body

It is a common mistake when doing a penché in ballet to lead with the upper body.  Since a penché is typically done in arabesque, a dancer can sometimes get caught up in trying to get their back leg to a 180 degree position and lead with their upper body in an effort to get...

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Positions: Fourth Position Basics
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Soft Straight Arms, Not Hyper-Extended
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