Ballet Positions 101

5 positions of the Feet 

 First Position: The toes are turned out and the heels touch each other. Feet make a small “V” shape. 

Second Position: The heels are separated about hip width apart and the feet remain in turnout. 

Third Position: One foot is in front of the other, with the back of the front heel touching the middle of the back foot. No space between the legs. 

Fourth Position: One foot is in front of the other, with the front foot positioned about one step from the back foot, but angled toward the middle, as in third position. Body weight is equally between both feet. 

Fifth Position: Both feet come together, with the toes of each foot meeting the heels of the other.

 *Sixth Position: Both feet are together, touching at the heels and the toes. Note: Sixth position is an add on with both feet in parallel that I sometimes use in my standing blasts.