first position

American  

noun

Ballet.

1. a position of the feet in which the heels are back to back and the toes point out to the sides.

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Etymology

Origin of first position

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Obviously that was the first position I played - on the left wing - when I was growing up.

From BBC

Western Alliance said Thursday that it has enough collateral and guarantees to avoid losses from a borrower that is being sued for alleged fraud, which includes possible failure to provide first‑position collateral.

From MarketWatch

Assistant coaching staff from the NBA like Phil Handy and Adam Harrington get to rise into first position.

From Salon

Showtime wants to make Kaplan’s show, then Netflix appears to be in “first position.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ruble, in a black velvet and mesh leotard, was laser focused as she reléved onto the balls of her feet before gently rolling back down to first position.

From Los Angeles Times