What is Arabesque (ballet)?
[[File:1991-Silje Studio 11år cropped.jpg|right|270px|thumb|Arabesque position with working leg ''à la hauteur'' (forming a 90° angle with supporting leg)]] The '''arabesque''' is a basic [[ballet]] positions. It has been used since the 18th century.<ref>Craine, Debra & Mackrell, Judith. 2000. ''The Oxford dictionary of dance''. Oxford University Press, p21. {{ISBN|0-19-860106-9}}</ref> The dancer stands on one leg (the supporting leg) with the other leg (the working leg) turned out and extended behind the body. There are many variations on this figure which are described in the standard ballet technique books.<ref>Grant, Gail [1967] 1982. ''Technical manual and dictionary of classical ballet''. 3rd ed, Mineola NY: Dover Publications. {{ISBN|0-486-21843-0}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} {{performing-arts-stub}} [[Category:Ballet terminology]]