August Technique II

Placement Patterns - Modèles des placement

by Theo Williams

Foot placements refer to the placement of the foot or how the foot touches the ground. The placement patterns of the foot refer to the way in which the foot makes contact with the floor. Even though there are direct correlations between the foot positions and the foot placements, the contact with the ground ads an element that positions of the foot does not include. There are six placements within our standard technique syllabus. However, we won't post pictures of the positions here. I believe their names are sufficient enough for now.

1.     Pointe - Point

2.     Demi-pointe – ‘Demi’-point (or ball of the foot, or French ‘Bail’)

3.     Plat - Flat

4.     Demi-plat – ‘Demi’-flat

5.     Talon - Heel

      6.     Arche - Arch (or hollow foot)