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Closed Positionby Don Herbison-Evans
The closed ballroom hold requires the
maintenance of five points of contact between the partners while they
are dancing. These consist of three hand contacts:
In addition to these 3 hand contacts, there are two more areas of
contact:
Ideally, in this hold, the lady's upper
arms are both held horizontal by a suitable placement of the man's
arms and hands. This not only makes it comfortable for the lady to
follow the man's lead, but also gives the couple a deportment of
regal appearance. From
History Of Modern Ballroom Dancing
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