Round Dance
- All directions begin with the lead foot (man left; woman right)
- Touch = no weight
- Close/Step = take weight
- Directions are to the man; woman must reverse (as appropriate)
- When hands are joined, woman's hand is on top (unless otherwise specified)
Positions
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Here are the most basic positions with brief descriptions and images:
- OPEN: face same direction, woman on right; inside hands loosely joined, woman on top; outside arms may be extended to side
- CLOSED: partners face; woman left-offset slightly to allow her right leg to pass between man's feet; man's right hand on woman's back; woman's left hand rests lightly on man's upper arm; other hands joined joined lightly
- BUTTERFLY: similar to closed, except arms extended out with hands joined at shoulder height
Round Dance Figure and Styling Manual