Positions of the Foot’s Mobility
When it comes to ballet, understanding the actions and positions of the feet is the second most important thing. The foot is a very complex structure made up of 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments that all work together to bear the weight of the body. The foot allows for locomotion and transmits force that allows the body to move beautifully. Mastering the foot is so important for a dancer to be successful.
À plat, Pied à terre (Flat)
Pronunciation: a pla, pyay a tehr
Translation: on the flat, foot on the ground
À plat, Pied à terre (Flat)
Pronunciation: a pla, pyay a tehr
Translation: on the flat, foot on the ground
Relevé (American Slang for the Position)
Pronunciation: ruhl-VAY
Translation: raised
Sur les Demi-Pointes , pied à demi
Pronunciation: sewr lay duh-mee-PWENTS
Translation: on half points
Singular: sur la demi-pointe
Pied à trois quarts
Pronunciation: pyay a trwah kar
Translation: foot on the three-quarter point
Sur les pointes, pied à pointe
Pronunciation: sewr lay pwents
Translation: on the points
Pied à quart
Pronunciation: pyay a kar
Translation: foot on the quarter-point
