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Keep your arabesque behind you, not open to the side

Keep your arabesque behind you, not open to the side

Arabesque is a very common position in classical ballet and can look very impressive from the view of an audience member.  However, its important that a dancer not cheat an arabesque line by trying to open it to the side in an effort to get their leg higher.  Stay classical and clean by remembering to...

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