Different Ballroom Dance Positions Holds

Learning At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to;
Outcomes
 Distinguish the Different Ballroom Dance Positions/Holds
 Apply the Different Ballroom Dance Positions/Holds
 Execute properly the Different Ballroom Dance Positions/Holds
Core “Sociable” - which means friendly and kind.

Values/
Biblical
Principles Some dancers participate in both social and competitive dance, and some of them are wonderfully
practiced at knowing which attitudes are appropriate for each.They're polite, adaptable, and warmly
supportive of their partner's different style at a social dance. Then they are precise and expansive
when competing. They are aware of and respectful of the differences.
Resources https://www.liveabout.com/basic-ballroom-dance-positions-4122681
https://feu.instructure.com/courses/29083/pages/lesson-iii-introduction-to-ballroom-dance
http://www.thedancestoreonline.com/ballroom-dance-instruction/partner-positions-dance-
lesson.htm
Introduction:
Social dances are partner dances; represent our need to be connected to others. ballroom dancing is one variety of
social dance, such as the tango and therefore the waltz. The steps may be genuine to form, when used in
choreography, but social dances are altered slightly since they are performed in front of an audience and must keep
the audience engaged.
These basic dance positions determine how you relate to your partner during the dance. The man stands on the left
side, and the woman is always on the right side in all these positions.
DIFFERENT BALLROOM DANCE POSITIONS/ HOLDS
1. Back Cross Position- The lady is at the man's right side, both facing the same direction. The man's Right arm
behind the waist of his partner holds the Right hand of the girl while the left hand is extended behind holding the
girls left
2. Couple Position /Inside Hand -Joined- Partners in a side by side position face the same direction and join
the inside hands with elbows flexed at shoulder level.
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3. Escort Position- Similar to the couple's position except that the man bends his elbow and places the forearm
across his waist and the lady holds the arm of the man.
4. Reverse Open Position- Similar to close position, the lady is placed strongly to the man's right shoulder .
5. Varsovienne Position- This is also known as “Skating Position or Cuddle Postion.” The lady is at the man’s
left side both facing in the same direction . Man has one arm acroos the back of his partner while the right holds
the left arm of the lady.
6. Closed Position- also called “ Waltz Position”. Partners face each other, man’s left lady’s right hands clasped. His right arm place be
http://www.thedancestoreonline.com/ballroom-dance-instruction/partner-positions-dance-lesson.htm
7. Butterfly Position- Partners face each other arms are held about shoulder height with palms facing each other.
8. Open Position- Man’s right hand holds the lady’s back of the waist. Lady’s left hand rest on man’s shoulder.
Free hands are head out about shoulder height with palms turned down. Partners are opened out to form a V.
9. Promenade Position- Often assumed in preparation for making side step. Man’s right hip and the Lady’s left hip are near or in con
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10. Right Reverse Open Position - The lady is placed to the men’s left side
11. Swing out Position or Flirtation Position- Partners face each other Man’s left hand holds lady’s right with his
left, freehand in first position.
http://www.ballroomguide.com/resources/blog/2016_07_20_fan_position.html
12. Conversation Position- Partners are side by side. The lady’s left left hand rests on the men/s right shoulder.
His right hand is at lady’s waist. Men’s left hand and lady’s right are not clasping.
13. Facing Position- Partners face each other both holds hands.
https://canada.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/social-dance-positions-and-step
14. Left Reverse Open Position- The lady is placed on the men’s right side. Arm in closed position.
15. Reverse Varsovienne Position- The lady’s placed on the men’s left side.
16. Shoulder Waist Position - Partners face each other. Girl place hand and the man’s places his hands on
partner’s waist.
17. Star Position- Also known s Pigeon Wings Position. Partners face each other and stand with their right shoulder facing each other
18. Wrap Position-It has the same position as the varsovienne except that the right arm of the man is behind the
lady's waist holding her left hand and his left hand holds the woman's right hand in front.
http://www.ballroomguide.com/workshop/dictionary.html
Learning Activities:
The students will demonstrate the different positions and holds in Ballroom dancing.
Prepared by:
Prof. Leah A. Gan
CAS Faculty

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Learning At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to;

Core “Sociable” - which means friendly and kind.

DIFFERENT BALLROOM DANCE POSITIONS/ HOLDS

Prof. Leah A. Gan

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