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As part of the language of ballet, male and female dancers use standardized foot and arm placements (left to right): first, second, third, fourth, and fifth positions.
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ballet movement: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: Ballet Academy of Warrenton, Virginia - French Ballet Terms. Nov 23, 2015
Add new Web site: Cincinnati Ballet - Ballet Moves. Nov 23, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Ballet Dance Moves. Jul 07, 2011
Illustration added. Feb 11, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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