The Arabesque is a beautiful stunt,...when it's performed correctly. Here are a couple of tips to help with your arabesque:

1.) Stretch - Stretch your back and your front splits beforehand. You can do Sphinx stretch for your back and front splits for your hip flexors to loosen up your muscles.

2.) Practice on ground - Practice the arabesque on the ground and have someone spot you. Have them place their right hand on your stomach and their left under your leg, then pull up into position. This will give you the feeling of where your placement needs to be.

3.) Pinch in your back - When your pull your arabesque, you should feel a pinch in your back. If not then you are not pulling it high enough.

4.) Lift your leg - Make sure your leg is Straight and lifted parallel to the ground. It makes a visual difference.

5.) Hip up - If your arabesque is falling forward, it probably is due to your hip being too low. Lift up on it as you lift your leg and it will place you into position.

6.) Place your weight on inside of your standing foot - This will ensure that you weight is balanced throughout the stunt.

7.) Chest up - It will stop you from falling forward and it's visually appealing.

8.) Chin up - It will stop you from falling forward and it's visually appealing.

9.) T motion correctly in position - Make sure your T motion is slightly in front of you so you can balance, see your motion, and it's visually appealing. If your T is directly out to the side or behind, it will look awkward like your arms are actually behind you.

10.) Toe pointed - The final touch to a great stunt.