Promenade Position PP Flashcards
Promenade Position
Promenade Position - PP
A ‘V’ -shaped position formed by the Leader and Follower usually in Ballroom Hold. The Leader’s right hip and the Follower’s left hip are in contact. The Follower’s left hip is slightly to the rear of the Leaders right hip, whilst the Leader’s left hip and Follower’s right hip are slightly apart. This position allows the Leader and Follower to move sideways/forward at the same time and in the same direction,
i.e. with the Leader moving to the left and Follower moving to the right. The Leader’s head is turned to the left, Follower’s head to right.
Note. The reason for the Follower’s left hip being slightly to the rear of the Leader’s right hip in PP is that when in Ballroom Hold, the Follower is slightly to the right of the Leaders centre line; the result is that when they turn to PP, the offset still exists.
The two standard walks in Promenade Position are described as follows:
1) LF to side in PP - Moving along LOO Pointing OW.
2) RF forward and across in PP and CBMP- Moving along LOO Pointing OW.
On closing steps in PP and CPP movements, the moving foot closes slightly to the rear of the supporting foot so that the feet are aligned to the line being danced along.
Promenade Position is only used in dances based on Parallel Foot Position Technique.
In Five-Foot Position Technique, a similar position is found but the bodies are opened out more and the steps will feel as if they are taken more forward than the side inclination of the Parallel Foot Position Technique. Therefore, the terms Promenade Position, Counter Promenade Position, Fallaway Position and Counter Fallaway Position are not used in the Five-Foot Position Technique Dances.
Open Promenade Position
As PP, but partners stand apart with hands joined in Double Hold or with One Hand Hold; the free hand used according to the dance.
Promenade Position Shaping
One partner maintains the shape of Promenade Position, whilst the other dances a different move such as a Progressive Allemande, or on a change of hold from PP to Shadow Hold.
Counter Promenade Position - CPP
Opposite to PP
A ‘V’ shaped position is formed by the Leader and Follower. The Leader’s left hip and the Follower’s right hip are in contact, with the Follower’s right hip slightly in advance of the Leader. The Leader’s right hip and Follower’s left hip are slightly apart. The Leader’s head is turned to the right, Follower’s head to left.
There will be a slight release in pressure with the Leader’s right hand to allow for the extra freedom required in this movement. In Tango walks in CPP, the Leader’s left arm and the Follower’s right arm will curve slightly inwards.
Open Counter Promenade Position
As CPP, but partners stand apart with hands joined in Double Hold or with One Hand Hold; the free hand used according to the dance.
Counter Promenade Position Shaping
One partner maintains the shape of Counter Promenade Position, whilst the other dances a different move, such as a Progressive Allemande.
Fallaway Position
A position where the Leader and Follower are moving backwards in PP.
The two steps in Fallaway Position would be described as follows for the Leader:
I) RF to side in Fallaway Position - Moving against LOO Backing DC against LOO.
2) LF back in CBMP a
Open Fallaway Position
Similar to Fallaway Position, but partners stand apart. Hands are usually joined in Double Hold or with One Hand Hold; the free hand used according to the dance.
Counter Fallaway Position
A movement with the Leader and Follower moving backwards in CPP with either foot. Has the same body position as CPP but the movement will be backward. When the outside foot is the moving foot, it is placed in CBMP.
Open Counter Fallaway Position
As Counter Fallaway Position, but partners stand apart. Hands can be joined in Double Hold or with One Hand Hold; the free hand used according to the dance.
