[Verse 1]
When you're learning how to write down dance
Arms need their own special stance
Same symbols as the legs we use
But in columns made for arm moves
Direction and level tell the tale
In gesture columns without fail
[Chorus]
Arms low down, bras bas they say
Low level place, that's the way
Forward middle at shoulder height
Side middle keeps arms spread wide
High level place up overhead
These four positions, don't forget
[Verse 2]
Ballet terms will guide you through
Each position dancers do
Arms hanging down beside your frame
Low level place, that's the name
When you reach out straight ahead
Middle forward, arms are spread
[Chorus]
Arms low down, bras bas they say
Low level place, that's the way
Forward middle at shoulder height
Side middle keeps arms spread wide
High level place up overhead
These four positions, don't forget
[Bridge]
Same direction symbols as before
Same levels that we used for floor
But now they live in gesture space
Where arms can move with flowing grace
Column placement tells the story
Of each arm's path to dancing glory
[Verse 3]
To the side at shoulder line
Middle level side, so fine
Up above your head they soar
High level place, nothing more
Four positions, clear and true
Labanotation's gift to you
[Final Chorus]
Arms low down, bras bas they say
Low level place, that's the way
Forward middle at shoulder height
Side middle keeps arms spread wide
High level place up overhead
Now you know arm notation spread
[Outro]
In the columns meant for arms
Direction, level work their charms
Same symbols, different place
Arms in motion, full of grace