Only if the thoracic spine is well placed and the shoulder girdle held directly over the pelvis can the muscles controlling the scapulae be fully engaged. The shoulder blades are held flat against the chest wall and held down by the latissimus dorsi muscles which span the back giving it support from the lumbar spine upwards. A strong base is created from which the arms can move. Fluidity of part de bras and tension-free, expressive arms and hands result from a strong, correctly placed back and shoulder girdle.
Source : THE FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSICAL BALLET TECHNIQUE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
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