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B plus, in front


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I've seen reproductions of the lithograph of Marie Taglioni in 'La Sylphide', standing in the window, in B+ with the foot in front instead of behind.

Carlotta Grisi is seen in the same pose holding grapes from the harvest, in 'Giselle'.

The pose comes back in Balanchine's 'Square Dance'.

Does anyone know the proper name for this position and anything about it's history?

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That's the best explanation so far! Thanks Victoria! :)

The position seems to express something earnest or humble. Maybe it was an expression of simple femininity in those times.

I think Mr. Balanchine gave the "B+" position it's name. Does anyone know that to be a fact?

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It's a rather recent addition to American Balletspeak. It certainly wasn't called that in my student days, nor in Glebb's. I think the designation attitude dérriére à terre would do for the B+ position, with devant substituted for the ones that seem to be "B+ in front"!:(

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