How to Perform Basic Ballet Positions Video

Begin facing the front, where your audience will be seated. Move smoothly through the basic ballet positions. Learn how to perform basic ballet positions in this dancing video.

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  • Face front, 1st position
  • 2nd position, 4th position, 5th position
  • Crossed front
  • Crossed back
  • Open position

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Emily Larew is a professional dancer and dance teacher. She has studied at LA's The Edge and Millennium dance studios. She has studied with, taught and choreographed for tappers all over the US. Emily has toured with Big Idea's "Veggie Tales Live" National Tour, performed in numerous theatres in music awards programs, danced for cruise ships, music videos, the Beth Moore women's conference, and D.C. Talk's HERO! Tour. Emily can be found teaching tap at Nashville Dance Center and DC Dance Factory in Nashville, TN.

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