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Partner Positions Used in Ballroom Dancing


A good way to speed up your dance training is by understanding definitions and terms used by dance teachers. This way, you can spend valuable lesson time learning dance techniques rather than spending the time learning the language of dance. If you understand the language well, you’ll know exactly what to do if the teacher says, “Begin in promenade position,” and you’ll know exactly what to do if the teacher says, “End the pattern in reverse open promenade.” Below are some illustrations of popular partner positions.
 

Partner Positions

Closed Dance Hold

Closed Dance Hold

Promenade Position

Promenade Position

Left Outside Partner Position

Left Outside Partner Position

Right Outside Partner Position

Right Outside Partner Position

Fallaway Position

Fallaway Position

Right Side Wrap

Right Side Wrap

Cape (Shadow) Position

Cape (Shadow) Position

Lower Cape Position

Lower Cape Position

Challenge Position

Challenge Position

Hammerlock Position

Hammerlock Position

Forward Open Promenade

Forward Open Promenade

Reverse Open Promenade

Reverse Open Promenade

One Hand Hold Open Facing Position

One Hand Hold Open Facing Position

Two Hand Hold Open Facing Position

Two Hand Hold Open Facing Position

Skater's Position

Skater's Position

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