A position of the body balancing on one leg while the other leg is extended (usually) to the back. The complementary arm positions vary according to the different schools of technique.
position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
a line that dancers make
a position a dancer makes when he or she stands on one leg, with the other leg stretched into the air behind them
a side stunt in which the flyer leans over, extending her left
(Ah rah besk) - a position on one leg with the other leg raised behind the body and extended in a straight line Christine Winkler Photo by Charlie McCullers
A variation of the liberty where the non-support leg is extended behind the body.
is when one leg is straight down and your back is in line with it, not leaning forwards, the other leg is extended behind you, close to a 90 degree angle with your back. Also know as a scale.
The Body is supported on on one-leg, feet may be turned out or not turned out; the knee may be flexed or fully stretched. The other leg is full extended back.
A pose on one leg with the other leg extended behind the body, which is lowered from the hips to form a graceful curve; often used in a balance or pivot.
A position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended in a straight line to the rear. The positions of the arms and the height of the raised leg may vary.
In ballet, to stand on one foot (full or demi pointe; See "pointe") and raise the other leg (completely straight and turned out from the hip; See "turnout") toward the back while keeping the trunk fully upright.
A frequently used classical ballet position. The weight of the body is supported on one leg while the other is extended in back, the knee straight. The arabesque may be varied in many ways by changing the position of the arms, the angle of the body and the height of the leg in the air.
In gymnastics and ballet, a pose on one leg with the other leg extended behind the body. The supporting leg either bent or straight. Stand on one foot and raise the other leg to the back in a split (preferably a 180 degree split) with a straight leg and turned out from the hip; while keeping the trunk fully upright.
(Literally: in Arabic fashion) A pose in which the dancer is standing on one leg, the other leg (with the kneestraight) is extended behind the body, one hand is usually in front of the body. The back leg may either touch the floor or beelevated by an appropriate angle. See also: Attitude .
A position in which the the upper body is held in an upright position with the free leg extended to the rear and elevated.
(Literally: ' in Arabic fashion') The position of the body supported on one leg with the opposite leg (with the knee straight) extended behind the body. The back leg may either touch the floor (in tendu) or be raised in the air at an angle. See also: Attitude.
(Literally: in Arabic fashion) A pose in which the dancer is standing on one leg, the other leg (with the knee straight) is extended behind the body. The back leg may either touch the floor (in tendu) or be raised in the air at an angle. See also: Attitude.
