Arabesque positions

12 Dec Arabesque positions

Arabesque, is a body position in which a dancer stands on one leg–the supporting leg–with the other leg–the working leg–turned out and extended behind the body, with both legs held straight. These are the 3 arabesque positions. First arabesque (arms and legs in and open position toward the audience), second arabesque (arms in a closed position and legs in an open position) and third arabesque (arms in an open position and legs in a closed position.