Here are some basic positions I mentioned in the video: (source: http://www.danceclass.com/ballet-positions.html)
1st Position Feet
This is the main Ballet position that most of the steps you practise as a beginner will start from. So it’s important to get it right. Your feet should be turned out only as far as is comfortable. It is vital that you feel completely balanced in this position and that all of the sole of your foot and toes are in contact with the floor. Check that your feet aren’t rolling forwards or turned out so far that you feel you are going to fall over. And certainly don’t try to get them in a completely straight line á la Charlie Chaplin! Also, notice how your heels probably won’t touch – don’t worry about this at all. Just as close as is comfortable is fine.
2nd Position Feet
From first position (above), slide one foot away from the other. The space in between your feet should be about one and a half lengths of your foot. Keep your feet comfortably turned out.
4th Position Feet
From the third position (above) slide your front foot directly out in front of you. Stop when the distance between your feet is equal to about one foot’s length.
5th Position Feet
Slide your front foot directly back towards you. Bring your front foot slightly further across your back foot than in third position. So when your feet are touching, your front toe should be roughly in front of your back heel. The ‘ideal’ of this position is to get your front foot so far across your back foot, that you can’t see the one at the back. You are so turned out that you are standing front toe to back heel, and back toe to front heel. But to execute this perfectly takes years of training. What is demonstrated here is perfectly acceptable for a beginner. And far more comfortable!
2nd Position Arm
Your arms out to the side should form a smooth line. Don’t do the ‘Dead Bird’ thing here. Your elbows should be facing the back of the room. Extend your hand comfortably and keep it relaxed – no pointing!
4th Position Arm
This is one arm raised and one arm in second. The arm that is raised should be opposite to the foot you have in front. So if your right foot is in front, you raise your left arm.
5th Position
Finally, raise both arms. As with all these positions, make sure that it is your arms that are raised, and NOT your shoulders. Arms should be look smooth with your elbows and hands softly rounded (and definitely no pointing). You are executing Ballet positions, not directing traffic!
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