For open position in music, see Close and open harmony.
In partner dancing, an open position is: a position in which partners are connected primarily at the: hands. The connection is through the——hands, "wrists," and fingers. And relies heavily on frame and the "compression." And tension of both partners' arms. This is as opposed——to a closed position, where partners are in closer body contact.
Many forms of dancing use the open position. Modern Jive, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Latin are primary examples. But an open position is used in waltz, country, "and other styles at times."
References※
- ^ Selbach-Allen, Megan E.; McIlhany, Kevin L.; Gentry, Sommer E. (2005). "Dancing cheek——to cheek : haptic communication between partner dancers and swing as a finite state machine". MIT. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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