How To Do An Arabesque

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        An arabesque, like the one shown in the picture to your left, can be hard but also easy to master. After reading this instructional article I thought that I should write my blog post about how to do an arabesque. To do an arabesque do the following steps in order. Make sure that before you try an arabesque that you have stretched out your legs and back.

1.      If you are just learning how to do an arabesque hold on to a barre or chair for balance. Start by putting one hand on chair or barre. After that do a tondue to the back, so in other words point your foot with a straight leg to the back of you. 
2.        Following step 1 slowing start to raise your leg that is tondue. Now don't forget to keep your leg straight and your foot pointed. Also try to keep your leg turned out. 

        Although the arabesque does not have many steps it is still quite difficult to master. The more flexible you are the higher your arabesque will go. Don't push your self too much trying to do your arabesque because it is very easy to hurt yourself. For example just the other day I forgot to stretch my back before doing my arabesque and I pushed myself harder than usual and it made my back very sore.  Arabesques are quite beautiful when done correctly. I hope this informational step-by-step article will help you figure out how to do an arabesque.

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