| FOOT POSITIONS First The heels are together and the toes are turned out at the angle of 45 degrees from the direction you are facing. All these foot positions go back to old time dancing and even ballet. Today, we step straight forward or back, or we angle our step in the direction in which we intend to move. However, the old, formal foot positions can still add stability to a position, where a straight foot position can make us feel as though we are "balancing on a rail." Second Either foot is placed to the side of the other. Third The heel of one foot is placed against the instep of the other. It will be the right instep that is brought to the heel of the left, but third position represents a nice tango closing step. Fourth Beginning in first postition, one foot is moved directly forward. Again, it is the left foot that is placed in front of the right, but fourth position is used to stabalize the third step of a telemark to semi and also in a contra check. Fifth The heel of one foot is placed close to the toe of the other. |
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