Homeless Library Episode: Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Folk Dance

Introduction

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• Host: Ronnie Dressed.
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• Today's focus: Fundamental positions of arms and feet in folk dance.

Fundamental Positions of Arms

1. First Position
   • Arms in front, chest level, slightly bent forward.
2. Second Position
   • Arms open sideward, shoulder level, slightly bent.
3. Third Position
   • Left arm overhead, passing through first position, arms slightly bent.
4. Fourth Position
   • Right arm in front of you, first position, arms slightly bent.
5. Fifth Position
   • Right arm overhead, arms slightly bent.

Fundamental Positions of Feet

1. First Position
   • Heels touching together, toes apart.
2. Second Position
   • Step right foot sideward to the right.
3. Third Position
   • Right heel to the instep of the left foot.
4. Fourth Position
   • Right foot pointing in front of the left foot.
5. Fifth Position
   • Right heel touching the toe of the left foot.

Leading with Arms and Feet

• You can lead with either the right arm or left arm, as well as the right foot or left foot. Both options are acceptable.

Combining Fundamental Positions

• Combine fundamental positions of arms and feet:
  • First Position
  • Second Position
  • Third Position
  • Fourth Position
  • Fifth Position
  • Repeat with opposite arm and foot:
  • First Position
  • Second Position
  • Right arm high for Fourth and Fifth Position.

Aesthetic Movement

• Adding aesthetic elements to fundamental positions:
  • Slow transitions through each position.

Importance of Warm-Up

• Use fundamental positions in warm-up before practicing any dance.
• Incorporate dance steps from dance literature for proper practice.

Conclusion

• Future video planned for warm-up routines.
• Encourage viewers to practice with music.
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• Closing remarks and outro.