Close embrace

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Close embrace is a term used in partner dances. It refers to a position where the leader and follower stand facing each other chest-to-chest. The dancers usually stand offset from one another, such that each has his or her right toe in between the toes of his or her partner. When in close embrace, the dance is led (and followed) with the whole body, rather than with the arms or with visual cues. Various partner dances make use of this position, most notably Argentine Tango, but also Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Swing Walk, Blues, and others.

[edit] See also

• Closed position