This document describes the basic positions and movements of ballet. It outlines 5 positions where the arms and feet are placed in specific forms, such as with arms raised in front of the chest and heels touching for the 1st position, arms opened sideward below the shoulders with feet apart for the 2nd position, and both arms raised overhead with one heel touching the toes of the other foot for the 5th position.

2. Raised arms to
a circle in front
of the chest
Bring heels
close to touch,
toes apart

3. Open up arms
sideward, raised
below shoulder level
with a graceful curve.
Bring feet apart
sideward.

4. Raise one arm
overhead while
other arm remains
in 2nd position.
Bring the heel of
one foot to touch
the instep of the
other foot.

5. Raise one arm in
front of chest in a
half circle, while one
arm remains
overhead.
Bring one foot in
front of the other
foot to walk strike.

6. Raise both arms
overhead in a
graceful curve.
Bring the heel of
one foot to touch
the toe of the
other.

8. 1st Position

9. 2nd Position 3rd Position

10. 4th Position 5th Position