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Moving into and out of open and closed positions of the feet

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Carets and staples

To notate position descriptions a caret > is used. This sign was previously a staple ].

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That's correct. A staple was used before either way, that is, to the right or to the left. Now a caret is used either wayWrong. The statement is true. A staple was used before either way, that is, to the right or to the left. Now a caret either way.Your answer has been saved.
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Meaning of carets

Choose all the possible meanings a caret can have.

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A caret indicates that the foot remains where it is, and that it goes back where it was after an aerial form.
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Position versus motion description

What is the difference between position description and motion description?

This is a black and white photograph of a female dancer. She is posing wearing a wide long white dress and black high heel shoes. Her upper body is facing front with her arms raised to the sides and holding her skirt with two fingers each hand. Her face and legs are facing to her right side. She is on tiptoe.

Position writing shows the final position reached after a movement. Motion writing shows the actual transition of the feet.Check your answer

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Writing position vs motion

Which of these are position descriptions and which are motion descriptions?

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Position description is d). Motion descriptions are a), b) and c) Remember that position writing will visually show the ending relationship between both feet.
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Black pins for positions

How is the black pin used in motion description of positions of the feet?

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Positions with no change of level

How is change of position for the feet indicated when there is no change of level when moving from one position to another?

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Identifying positions

What notation reflects the position of the feet in the image?

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b)
c)
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Shifts of weight

When do shifts of weight need to be notated?

Usually when we want to shift the weight without lifting the foot, and we indicate this shift with a caret.Check your answer