Basic hand positions and precautions in ballet?

1. The 7 basic hand positions of ballet

1. One hand

The hands hang naturally, and the elbows and wrists are slightly rounded. The arms and hands form an oval shape and are placed in front of the body, with the middle fingers of the hands facing each other and leaving a punch's distance.

2. Two-position hand

Keep the hand in an oval shape and raise it to the height of the diaphragm. (The middle part of the upper body, above the waist and below the chest) But during the movement, pay attention to keeping the two support points of the elbow and fingers stable.

3. Three-position hands

Continue to lift up on the basis of the second position and place them on the front and top of the forehead. Do not place them too far back. The three-position hands are like placing your head. In an oval frame.

4. Four-position hands

With the left hand still, switch the right hand back to the second position to form four positions. It is already a dance.

5. Five-position hands

The left hand does not move, and the right hand remains bent into an oval shape. Start from the fingertips and slowly open to the side. During the process, the two supporting points of the elbow and fingers should be kept on a horizontal plane. The hands should be placed a little in front of the body, and should not be opened too far back, so as to continue the line of the shoulders.

6. Six-position hands

With the right hand still, the left hand switches from the third position back to the second position to form six positions and form a dance posture.

7. Seven-position hands

Keep your right hand still, open your left hand to the side, and place your hands equally on both sides of the body.

2. Things to note when practicing ballet hand positions:

1. When doing one position, your upper arms should not touch the body.

2. Completely relax your fingers together, connect your thumb and middle finger, and maintain soft round lines on your entire arm from your shoulders to each knuckle.

3. When opened to the seventh position, it can be stretched freely and then flattened.

4. The three figures should be placed where they can be seen by looking up.

5. When opening your arms, pay attention to your breathing and follow your eyes with your hands.

1. Ballet (Italian: balletto; French, English: ballet) is a European classical dance that was conceived during the Italian Renaissance. It became popular in France in the second half of the seventeenth century and gradually Professionalism, sweeping the world in constant innovation.

One of the most important features of ballet is that the actress touches the ground with her toes when performing, so it is also called toe dance. His representative works include "Swan Lake", "Fairy", "The Nutcracker", etc. Ballet uses music and dance techniques to perform dramatic plots.

Ballet art was conceived in Italy and born in the French court of Louis XIV in the late seventeenth century. It was perfected in France in the eighteenth century and entered its most prosperous era in Russia by the late nineteenth century. In the long-term historical development process of nearly four hundred years, ballet has had a great influence on countries around the world and has spread widely. It has now become an art form that is being developed by all countries in the world.

2. Five basic foot positions in ballet

The five basic foot positions in ballet are the earliest movements that students need to learn.

Not just because of simplicity, but most of the movements in ballet classes start and end with one of these five positions. It’s not easy, but it’s not scary either. It takes time and consistent hard work. Some people have good natural opening, and they can easily complete the following actions. Some people have a poor opening, but with more practice they will gradually reach the requirements.

1. One foot

Both feet are completely open. The heels of both feet meet to form a horizontal line.

2. Two-position feet

The two feet should be on one foot and open one foot apart to the side. (According to the size of your own feet)

3. Three-legged position

One foot is in front of the other. The front heel is close to the back foot. The front foot covers half of the back foot.

4. Four-position feet

One foot is opened forward from the fifth position, and the two feet are one foot apart. The front heel and back toe joints are in line.

5. Five feet

The two feet are close together, the heel of one foot is next to the toe of the other foot, and the front foot completely covers the back foot.