Name two typical arm positions used in Grade 2 port de bras sequences.

• A. First position and third position
• B. Fifth position and second position
• C. Neutral position
• D. Fourth position

Answer: (B)

Moving through two specific arm shapes is what Grade 2 port de bras practice focuses on, creating a clear, graceful arc. The typical pair used is the overhead, rounded arms in a high fifth position and the rounded arms in a side position at shoulder height in second position. This combination shows the smooth lift from overhead to the side, which is the hallmark of the Grade 2 port de bras line: it emphasizes control, roundness, and clean alignment as the arms travel through space. Other named positions like neutral or fourth aren’t the standard pairing emphasized in these sequences, and the most common goal here is to develop the recognizable fifth-to-second arc.