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What are Fundamental position of the arms and feet with illustration?

Arms:

* First position: Arms in a circle in front of the body at waist level, elbows slightly bent.

Picture of first position of arms

* Second position: Arms extended to the sides at shoulder level, palms down.

Picture of second position of arms

* Third position: Arms raised overhead, elbows straight, hands slightly behind head.

Picture of third position of arms

* Fourth position: Arms crossed in front of the body, right hand over left, elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.

Picture of fourth position of arms

* Fifth position: Arms extended forward at shoulder level, palms facing each other.

Picture of fifth position of arms

Feet:

* First position: Heels together, toes pointed outward at a 45-degree angle.

Picture of first position of feet

* Second position: Heels together, toes pointing straight ahead.

Picture of second position of feet

* Third position: Heels together, right foot placed in front of the left foot, toes pointing forward.

Picture of third position of feet

* Fourth position: Right foot placed diagonally behind the left foot (or vice versa), heels together, toes pointing forward.

Picture of fourth position of feet

* Fifth position: Right foot placed directly in front of the left foot (or vice versa), heels together, toes pointed forward.

Picture of fifth position of feet

Note: The basic positions are used as the starting point for many other dance movements and steps.

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