Rhythmic

Activities
Ballroom Positions
 By:
Alyssa Rigel Mejia
(BSIE 1-2M1)

Partner:
Elvinrey M. Falcon

Teacher:
Ma’am Cano Charito

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 BALLROOM

Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both

socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its
performance and entertainment aspects.

Ballroom Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get in shape
and stay fit. Dancing has many positive health benefits and is a
wonderful activity that will benefit your mind, body, and spirit. Dancing
will improve your health and fitness, mental acuity, and social
connections.

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 List of Positions

Challenge

One Hand Swing

Open or Conversation

Elbow Swing

Promenade

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 Challenge
Position
Partners are facing
towards each other. Can
be standing close,
offering hand, but no
touching will occur
between the man and the
lady on this position.

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One Hand Swing
Position
The partners are facing each
other but has some distance
between them. The lady's left
arm is raised at shoulder level
and so does the man's right
arm. Touching each others
arms. The right hand or free
hand of the woman is rested
and also the man's left hand.
Has a motion of "pull against
pull."
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Open/Conversati
on Position
Man and lady are positioned
side by side facing the same
direction. The lady's right hand
is joined with the man's left
hand in front. The man's right
hand is on the lady's waist
while the lady's left hand is
resting on the right shoulder of
the man. Left foot of the man
and right foot of the lady is a
step forward.

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 Elbow Swing
Position

The lady is facing the

opposing direction to the
man. Their elbow is joined
together as if hooking it to
one another. While the
lady's free hand is touching
or slightly lifting her skirt.
The man's free hand is at
the back of his body at
waist level.
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 Promenade
Position
Partners are side by side,
close to each other. They are
facing the same direction. The
lady's right hand is joined
together with the man's left
hand at mostly eye level. The
lady's right hand is rested on
the man's right shoulder but
the elbow must be straight.
The man's right hand is
touching the left shoulder
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A picture is worth a thousand words

Ballroom dancing is fun,

exciting and mentally
stimulating, no matter who
your partner is. It can also
introduce you to new people
and a new passion at the
same time!

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 Ballroom is a classic!

Thank You for

watching!

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