Aluxandria

How to do an Arabesque.

Introduction: Hello dancers and friends, doing an arabesque may look easy, the truth is, it's not. The following steps are to help you to do an incredible arabesque. Follow these steps very carefully and you will be on your way to becoming a great dancer.

Step 1.		Stand in first position with your feet turned out. Lift one of your legs turned out right behind you.
Step 2.		Keep your back straight up so that your back and your leg that is up is at a 90 degree angle.
Step 3.		Now if you lifted your left leg up, then you would bring your right arm straight up in front of your nose and your left arm would be to the side but slightly behind you.
Step 4.		Finally, remember to keep holding your back up and stretch your arms and your leg behind you. Also, remember to keep looking straight forward over your right arm. And smile!

Credits: Pictures 1 &3:www.sfballet.org, Picture 2:www.cityballetschool.org