Ballet Positions

Ballet is the root of all dance. I'm sure you've heard this a million times before from your dance teachers but it's very true. It's important to have a good foundation for your dancing and ballet will help you get there. It will also improve your balance and control. Most dancers prefer contemporary or jazz dancing over ballet because there's more freedom, ballet might not be the most exciting style of dance but it is extremely helpful. So let's start at square one, ballet positions.

First Position
First position is the simplest position. It is done by placing your heels together and turning your feet out, so they are facing away from each other.

Second Position
This is the same as first except your heels aren't touching and your are in a wider stance.

Third Position
Third position is where your left foot is directly under you and your right heel is place right in the middle of the inside of your left foot. It should look like a "T" on it's side.

Fourth Position 
Forth position is when your feet are placed turned outward with one in front of the other, separated by the distance of one step.

Fifth Position
Fifth position is the same as fourth position except your front foot is immediately in front of but touching the other foot so that the toe of the back foot touches the heel of the front foot.