How to do the five positions of ballet

1.To do the first position in ballet you turn your toes (and legs) out to the side with your heels touching.

2. To do the second position in ballet, slide one foot out to the side and put it flat on the floor.

3.To do the third position in ballet,cross one foot halfway in front of the other, keeping your toes (and legs) pointing out.

4. To do the fourth position in ballet, place the front foot exactly in front of the other with a space between them.

5.To do the fifth position in ballet,move the front foot back so that it is firmly pressed up against the other foot.Your feet should still be turned out.

First position

Second position

Third position

Forth position

Fifth position