11 Terms
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no foot rise
Dance; Ballroom
An action of rise which is taken through the knees and body only, but not through the feet. When backward walks are indicated as having no foot rise, the toe of the forward foot should release from ...
open division
Dance; Ballroom
A division of competition which can involve the dancing of variations and/or choreography.
open figure
Dance; Ballroom
Any figure which involves the continuous passing of the feet, without a closing or chasse action. (also see Continuity).
open finish
Dance; Ballroom
The last part of a figure which ends with feet passing, such as steps 4-6 of a Foxtrot Open Left Turn (Silver level).
open position
Dance; Ballroom
Any dance position where man and lady stand apart or slightly apart, without taking a closed position dance hold.
open facing position
Dance; Ballroom
A variation of Open Position where man and lady stand apart, facing each other, usually with a one- or two-hand connection.
