Positions of the feet in ballet

The foot positions in ballet, as well as most other movements and poses standardized.

With turned legs 5 foot positions are possible. Was first published in the systematics of the 5 positions of the feet of the French ballet master Raoul Auger Feuillet. In addition, there is a sixth foot position with parallel stationary feet. Usually, the foot positions are designated by Roman numerals, to distinguish it from the arm positions described with Arabic numerals.

The foot positions shown in the pictograms represent an ideal image dar. Not all people, but not all ballet dancers are able to execute them as shown. Forced, not the individual anatomical conditions adapted foot posture can lead to chronic musculoskeletal problems.

I. position

Stand with feet together, heels touching.

II position

The feet are side by side, the foot spacing corresponds to the hip width.

III. position

Stand with feet of each other with the heel of the front foot touches the longitudinal arch of the back foot.

IV position

Stand with feet of each other, the foot spacing corresponds to a foot length.

V. Position

Stand with feet of each other, the heel of the front foot touches the Großzehballen of the back foot.

VI. position

The feet are parallel to each other. They touch.

Variations

Depending on educational or choreographic goals the foot positions are varied. Especially the Fußabstände in the second and fourth position often differ from the above.