There are five positions of the feet, and all movements begin, end, or pass through one of these positions. In all positions the knees are straight and the legs are turned outward from the hips.

Weight is evenly placed on each foot.

1st position. Heels touch. The aim is to make a straight line with the feet.

2nd position. Heels about 12 inches apart, weight evenly on each foot.

3rd position. Feet are touching. Heel of right foot in front of hollow of left foot.

4th position opposite 1st. Right foot about 10 inches in front of left foot, with heels in line with each other.

4th position. Right foot about 10 inches in front of left foot with heel in line with toes

5th position Feet touching Heel of right foot in front of left toe.

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