What is Arabesque?

An arabesque is a balanced pose on one leg with the other leg extended en l'air derrière. It is a curved position of the body from the head, through the spine to the tips of the toes of the raised leg.
The arms are placed in an extended position with the palms facing down, creating an elongated line.
Source : THE FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSICAL BALLET TECHNIQUE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE

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