what is an arabesque?

Question

explain wat it is i need to know for cheerleading.

Answer 1

An arabesque for cheerleading is mostly something that you do in a stunt. It is not like what they do in ballet because in cheerleading, you would do it in the air (stunt). You also aren't supposed to be on your toe. In cheerleading, your arabesque should be at a 90 degree angle. (your legs) The foot that is lifted in the air should have a pointed toe. The foot in the bases hands should be flat. To get into an arabesque, you should go into a liberty first. Then extend your leg out. When doing an arabesque, you should not be facing the crowd. You should first go up into the liberty so that the crowd can see the side of you. Then you go into an arabesque and turn your head towards the crowd. But not your body. I am a competitive cheerleader and I have done it many times. I hope I helped!!! It is a very hard move but with practice, it will all come together. GOOD LUCK!!!

~>***>>~(Erika)~<<***<~

Answer 2

ok if its for cheerleading arabesque is a movement in ballet that came from the arabesque form in mudejar style i

One of the most difficult positions to master in ballet technique, is the arabesque. The arabesque is one of the most well known and most easily recognizable ballet positions. This position, especially on pointe, is not an easy one. A developed arabesque is quite a beautiful sight when at it’s full potential.

The arabesque requires a great deal of strength and balance. This is one of the positions that shows just how seasoned a dancer really is. A highly rotated hip placement, a great turnout, a high backward leg extension joined with perfect form and balance… Many barré and stretching exercises are dedicated to the arabesque. As soon as the strength, flexibility and form come together, the dancer then becomes ready to work on her arabesque.


for pictures see

http://www.dancehelp.com/articles/technique/arabesque.aspx

Answer 3

What Is An Arabesque

Answer 4

It is a ballet position with one foot on the floor and one extended at least 90 degrees behind the body and the back up straight. Both legs are straight and the toes on the leg that's doing the arabesque are pointed.

Answer 5

It is a position with the arms and legs. I do ballet and i know three arabesques, theya re hard to explain. Cant you ask someone at cheerleading???
And it doesnt sound a perticularly cheerelading thing to do lol!
1st arabesque is with both arms in fornt of you, the right slightly higher than the left. out in fornt of you, and the left to the side, and your feet in third position. But i am not sure if it the same in cheerelading sorry!

Answer 6

Arabesque
(Literally: 'in Arabic fashion') The position of the body supported on one leg with the opposite leg (with the knee straight) extended behind the body. The back leg may either touch the floor (in tendu) or be raised in the air at an angle upper back up and not fallen forward.

Answer 7

An element of Islamic art usually found decorating the walls of mosques, the arabesque is an elaborative application of repeating geometric forms that often echo the forms of plants and animals. The choice of which geometric forms are to be used and how they are to be formatted is based upon the Islamic view of the world. To Muslims, these forms, taken together, constitute an infinite pattern that extends beyond the visible material world. To many in the Islamic world, they in fact symbolize the infinite, and therefore uncentralized, nature of the creation of the one God (Allah). Furthermore, the Islamic Arabesque artist conveys a definite spirituality without the iconography of Christian art.

Answer 8

its a ballet term. turn out your supporting leg and your other leg goes out horizontally behind you... the ABT (american ballet theatre) definition is:

Arabesque
[a-ra-BESK]
One of the basic poses in ballet, arabesque takes its name from a form of Moorish ornament. In ballet it is a position of the body, in profile, supported on one leg, which can be straight or demi-plié, with the other leg extended behind and at right angles to it, and the arms held in various harmonious positions creating the longest possible line from the fingertips to the toes. The shoulders must be held square to the line of direction. The forms of arabesque are varied to infinity. The Cecchetti method uses five principal arabesques; the Russian School (Vaganova), four; and the French School, two. Arabesques are generally used to conclude a phrase of steps, both in the slow movements of adagio and the brisk, gay movements of allégro.

you can see the definition and a picture here http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/index.html

Answer 9

An abaresque is a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other leg and arm extended behind.

Answer 10

http://www.paacademyofballet.com/images/1st%20arabesque.JPG

here is a picture of a ballarina doing an arabesque. you should know what that is if you want to be a cheerleader or be on the pom pon squad.