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In partner dances, close embrace is a type of closed position where the leader and follower stand facing each other chest-to-chest in full or partial body contact.[1] The dancers usually stand offset from one another, such that each has their right foot in between the feet of their partner.[2] When in close embrace, the dance is led (and followed) with the whole body, rather than with the arms or with visual cues.[3][better source needed] Various partner dances make use of this position, most notably Argentine Tango, but also Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Swing Walk, Blues, Salsa Dance, and others.[citation needed] The purpose of the pose is to make contact with the partners.[4]
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[edit]- ↑ Paz, Alberto; Hart, Valorie (2008). "4. To Hug or Not to Hug". Gotta Tango. Human Kinetics. pp. 69–65. ISBN 978-0-7360-5630-4.
- ↑ "Dance Position and Connection Between Partners". www.rounddancing.net. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ↑ "The Perfect Follow: The Definitive Guide | Learn to Salsa Dance Online With Us". www.yourdancestudio.com. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ↑ Paz, Alberto; Hart, Valorie (2008). ""4. To Hug or Not to Hug"". Gotta Tango. Human Kinetics. pp. 69–65. ISBN 978-0-7360-5630-4.
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