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2006-07-19 18:46:51 · 7 answers · asked by John Smith 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
In ballet it is known as an arabesque penchee. Well, close enough. In a traditional penchee, the dancer doesn't hold their leg wtih their arm, but does it on sheer strength alone.
"Arabesque leaning. An arabesque in which the body leans well forward in an oblique line, the forward arm and head being low and the foot of the raised leg the highest point".
2006-07-19 18:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by happydancergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An arabesque in which the body leans well forward in an oblique line, the forward arm and head being low and the foot of the raised leg the highest point".
2006-07-20 04:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by R D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what happydancergirl said above is correct.
if she gets more flexible and she can hold her body upright with the legs still in that position, it would be called a 'backcatch'.
for a backcatch, if you turn the picture another way, it would be splitting with the back totally touching the hind leg.
2006-07-20 02:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by this_is_a_bomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is mostly used as a stech in ballet, so you can train your legs to have a perfectly split arabesquse. After holding this position, try releasing the hand and see if you can hold your leg in the same position.
2006-07-20 12:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by NY Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition, it is also a Hatha Yoga pose (asana) called "dandayamanadhanurasana"
2006-07-20 04:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by erthona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doggie style
2006-07-20 03:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Lane Coutell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AN ARABESQE
OR AN ARABESQE PANCHE
2006-07-20 12:12:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋