Fifth Position: From the fourth position, shift the weight to the back leg, fully extending the front leg and foot. Slide the front leg slowly back to the other leg with heel well turned out, until the feet are on a parallel line, with the heel of the front leg in front of the toes of the back leg. The weight of the body should rest on both legs, and the throat should be virtually above the ankle of the front leg. Bend and rise four times.
TERMS USED IN NED WAYBURN’S MODERN
AMERICANIZED BALLET TECHNIQUE
Arabesque—A posture executed with one foot on the floor.
Assemblé—To bring the feet together.
Attitude—A posture executed with both feet on the floor.