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Standing on your toes is what kind of body movement?
extension
Why are toes called toes?
Because they are on each foot PS foot and toes are have alot in common
What is a foot with no toes?
Its not a foot then i dont think.
What are the balls of your feet?
Right under your toes there are a series of harder sections on your foot, the part you stand on when you stand to your "tippy-toes." The ball of the foot is where the toes join with the rest of the foot. It is muscular and easily blistered. (Sorce: Wikipedia.) It's the part of your foot right before your toes and after the arch.
What is the upper surface of the foot between the toes and ankles called?
The upper surface of the foot between the toes and ankles is known in medical terminology as the dorsum of the foot, or the dorsal surface of the foot.
What is the scientific term for standing on your tiptoes?
In ballet it would be called "standing on the ball of the foot." this is all the toes and the pad of the foot still in contact with the floor. However if you were to stand right on the end of your toes, this is with only the ends of your toes suporting your weight this would be called "en pointe" (on point) of course you are not advised to do this unless you have the correct training and special shoes.
What is meant by the term pointe ballet?
The pointe technique in ballet is used when the dancer's body weight is shifted to the foot. The dancer appears to be standing on just her toes. While some men dancers do this, the majority are women.
What does relevee mean?
Releve means a rise to the toes from a flat foot in ballet dancing
In ballet what is the definition for tendu?
brushing the foot through the floor with toes slightly off the floor
What type of dance might you perform a piroutte?
A pirouette is a ballet step where the body spins on the toes or the ball of the foot.
What can you recommend about ballet dancing?
Ballet includes pointing your toes while you are dancing and very suppleness. Ballet contains long extended arms and legs and you should have a good posture (standing up strait). The music is very classical music, but it still has a good beat .
Why do ballet dancers have to wear shoes?
To keep thier toes healthy and to make pointing the foot outwards more comfortable. Pointe ballet dancers have to wear them so they can point on the very tip of thier toe.
What does toe boxes mean in ballet?
Toe boxes are the hard part in the toe of a pointe shoes that are used to support the dancer's foot when they dance on their toes.
What is Dancing on the tips of the toes in ballet?
pointe
Standing on your toes is what kind of body movement?
extension
What is third position of the feet in ballet?
Third position is fifth positon except, the fron foot only meets to the middle of he foot instead of going to the toes. (like 5th position) Use google!
How many toes does an ostrich have?
Two toes on each foot for a total of four.
