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The Gay Divorcee, 1934
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Fred and Ginger are dancing The Continental.
They are in a Left Half Open Position and are partially wrapped.
On the right, they are in Half Open Position.
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(click on any thumbnail for a larger view)
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| They might be thinking about a Reverse
Underarm Turn. |
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| Acknowledge |
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Half Open Position, they exhibit wonderful connection between partners.
Although the position is open, their bodies are oriented toward each
other. One of our teachers regularly reminds us to keep our belly
buttons aimed at our partners. They are gazing into each other's eyes.
In Open, lead hands are not joined, but Ginger's right arm is curved
toward Fred. They are clearly dancing together.
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| In this shot, from Night and Day,
he has politely returned her to her seat and is saying, "Thank you for
a lovely dance."
I'm being facetious. Actually, he wooed her powerfully,
wordlessly, and she is stunned.
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| Here is the same scene with Clair Luce.
These three photos are from the play, Gay Divorce, 1932. |
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