Beginner Ballet Series: Basic Positions of the Arms - with Tips!

Today we are talking about the basic ballet arm positions. In ballet the way we carry our arms is called Port de Bras. This term encompasses much more than just moving your arm from position to position and it is one of my favorite parts of ballet!
In this video I just cover the basic positions along with some helpful tips to keep in mind. It is true that in different ballet techniques some arm positions are named differently, in this video I am teaching what I teach my beginner students. I'd love to hear what names you use and if you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comments below!
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[@lilyrose8353]

Always good to see the basics.. It gets harder when using those arms while moving the rest of your body.

[@TheWholePointe]

Agreed! I think it is very important to go back to the basics time and time again - there is so many layers! Arms especially have many nuances!

[@pheart2381]

When i first started doing barre at home,at 46 and with M.E. i couldnt even hold my arm out for the duration of a combination! Now i really enjoy arm positions. I call it wearing my inner tiara.

[@TheWholePointe]

M.E. - is that like chronic fatigue? I love arm positions as well they definitely feel royal and they are a fantastic workout!!

[@pheart2381]

@@TheWholePointe yes,thats the one. Had it 13 years unfortunately.

[@TheWholePointe]

I'm so sorry to hear that! My Mom dealt with chronic fatigue when we were growing up, that is amazing that you are still doing ballet! Wonderful!

[@makingwaffles]

I love the way you teach! Thank you

[@TheWholePointe]

It's my pleasure, I love teaching! Thanks for letting me know you get something from it!

[@lilyrose8353]

Right ! Could you please do a video on arm positions while coordinating with the feet

[@TheWholePointe]

Oh I'd love to! I have a video about just the basic foot positions coming. Would you like a video on coordinating the 5 basic positions of arms and feet or is there a specific step that you would like more broken down? I love suggestions!

[@lilyrose8353]

@@TheWholePointe yes please the video you plan to post on coordination about foot and arm basic positions is really interesting. Also my trouble is keeping in mind those steps i mean for example wich arm do i have to put higher in third when developpés?? Or which one when arabesque. At the barre that's alright but sometimes i get confused in the center. I like everything to be clarified and clear. For example if it's possible to hear something such as"always put your arm in first while doing chainés or this arm goes here while doing an arabesaque. It's always like that" I know it may sound ridiculous but still it helps..

[@TheWholePointe]

I definitely understand! That is a great suggestion - I will work on that!

[@lilyrose8353]

@@TheWholePointe thanks a lot

[@normamimosa5991]

Your hands/fingers are in really ugly positions. Like spiky prongs. Vaganova hands are by far the best.

[@TheWholePointe]

thanks for your feedback! So beautifully shared.