Heels are together, toes pointing outward. Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout all points. Keep in mind that not everyone will have perfect turn-out where their toes point directly at opposite sides. Instead, concentrate on a "V" formation with your toes in line with your kneecaps.
Second position
Similar to first position except for the fact that there is a space (about the length of one of your feet) between the heels. The weight should be evenly distributed on both feet while keeping your hips centered over the gap. Knees are straight but not locked.
Third position
The heel of one foot (either left or right) is placed at the instep of the other with the toes facing outward in line with your kneecaps. As in all these positions the weight is evenly distributed and hips facing forward.
Fourth position
The simplest description is fifth position (see below) with a small gap between the front and back feet. Like second position, the weight should be centered over the gap with an even distribution at all points of the bottom of the feet.
Fifth position
Similar to third position only with the heel of the front foot (either left or right) placed at the big toe of the back foot. Dancers with advanced turn-out will have a smaller gap between the outside of the front foot and the instep of the back foot. The toes, however, as always, should be directed in line with the kneecaps. Also, as always, your weight should be centered and evenly distributed throughout the bottoms of your feet.
*Transitioning between positions is generally conducted with the use of a tendu.
Note: Some schools do recognize a "sixth position" in which the feet are parallel in line with the hip joint with the toes pointing forward.
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