Every new step you will learn makes the use of these basic positions. You will use them at the beginning and end of movements, and in passing from one movement to another.
FEET POSITIONS

First Position: With your heels touching, you turn each out from the hip, moving your toes to the side. At first you mat not be able to turn them out very far. Don't try to force your feet- it will improve with practice and hard work.
Second Position: Keep your toes in the same line as first position, but place your feet apart. The space between your heels should be approximately the length of one foot. Be careful not to roll your feet forward, putting to much weight on your big toes.
Third Position: Cross one foot halfway in front of the other. Don't forget that it is not just your feet working. Keep your legs turned out and you body lifted. Your weight should be balanced evenly on both legs.
Fourth Position: This position can be either crossed or open. For crossed, place one foot in front of the other with a space between them. Uncross your legs, putting your heels in line but keeping the space, to perform the open position.
Fifth Position: You will study this position when your feet and legs have become strong enough to hold the other positions correctly. It requires good turnout to be performed well. Stand with your feet fully crossed and touching each other firmly.
                                                                   ARM POSITIONS

First Position: Hold your arms in front in an oval shape. Your hands should continue the line of your arms. Curve your fingers, especially the third, and relax your thumbs toward your palms.  
Second Position: Open your arms wide, but keep them in front of your shoulders and slightly rounded. Be careful not to drop your elbows and try to keep your fingers delicate and soft. 
Third Position: Hold on arm curved in front of you and the other arm out to the side. To help you keep the right shape, imagine that something is gently supporting you little fingers and your elbows. 
Fourth Position: Take one arm up and hold in in a graceful curve, slightly in front of your head. Your other arm should be out to the side, also gently rounded. In all positions, remember to keep your tummy muscles pulled up as well as the muscles of your buttocks. Keep your back straight and your shoulders down and open.
Fifth Position: Take both arms up and hold them in an oval shape, framing your face. Do not let your shoulders lift with your arms. Without looking up, you should be aware of your fingers, slightly in front of your head.
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