THE ART OF ROUND DANCE · ACTION NO. 01 ← Actions index
A tiny lesson in elegance

Bow .

Before a single step, a simple gesture says: “I’m glad to be dancing with you.” Meet the bow: a graceful acknowledgment, without a change of weight.

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Explore the movement
01 · Stand tall

Stand comfortably, with your weight balanced. Face your partner and offer a friendly smile.

BEGIN BOW RETURN

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01 / PREPARE

Acknowledge

Face your partner. Place your left hand across your waist and your right hand behind your back.

02 / BOW

Incline

Lean forward from the waist in a small, controlled motion. Keep your feet where they are.

03 / FINISH

Return

Rise gently to upright, look toward your partner, and let the gesture finish naturally.

A ten-second check

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