arabesque (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌærəˈbɛsk/
Definition
A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended backward at a right angle.
Examples
She held the arabesque perfectly, maintaining her balance with effortless grace.
The choreography required a series of rapid turns followed by a deep arabesque.
His teacher corrected the height of his leg during the arabesque practice.
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