Facing perpendicular to the line of dance
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| Facing the same direction with the lady
in front |
The dancers are facing the same direction
and are positioned perpendicular to the line of dance. The lady is
in front of the man. This is also called a butterfly position. |
L ↑
M↑
or
M ↓
L ↓
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| Facing the same direction with the man
in front |
The dancers are facing the same direction
and are positioned perpendicular to the line of dance. The man is
in front of the lady. This is also called a butterfly position. |
M ↑
L ↑
or
L ↓
M ↓
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Facing the opposite directions (back to back)
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The dancers are facing the opposite directions
(back to back) and are positioned perpendicular to the line of dance.
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M ↑
L ↓
or
L ↑
M ↓
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| Facing the same direction, side to side |
The dancers are facing the same direction
and the lady is positioned either on the right or on the left side
of the man (side to side). Both dancers are positioned perpendicular
to the line of dance. |
M ↑ ↑ L or L ↑ ↑ M
or
M ↓ ↓ L or L ↓ ↓ M
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