Arm positions
(arm positions)
Pronunciation
The method of naming and numbering arms differ in various schools. It doesn't matter, just concentrate on the desired shape of the arms. We use a mixture of Russian and Royal ballet arms. When doing any step and you are in doubt, just keep your arms open in second position or in the preparatory position and you will be safe, until you learn the proper position. Remember, there is no substitute for a good ballet teacher. The seven arm positions: