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PLEASE READ THESE PAGES BEFORE TO CHARTS TIME SIGNATURE PROGRESSING

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OPEN POSITION

(St,A,L&F)

4/4 (4 beats to a bar ofmusic)

Facing and away from partner, approximately at arms length. Left hand holding Lady's right hand Alternative holds 1 Right hand holding Lady's right hand (L&F) 2 Right hand holding Lady's left hand 3 Left hand holding Lady's right hand and right hand holding Lady's left hand (Double hold) 3 PROMENADE POSITION (St,A,L&F)

ACCENT

There is a musical accent on the first beat of each bar with percussive accents on the second and fourth beats
44 bars per minute (The speed at

TEMPO

which the music is played)

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The tempo the British pionships. acceptable NORMAL HOLD AND POISE

given is as required by Dance Council for ChamSlight deviations are for examinations and tests

Lady on Man's right side with the Man's right and Lady's left side towards each other, slightly apart, opposite side of body turned outwards to form the shape of a 'V'. Normal hold 4 COUNTER PROMENADE POSITION (F)

Stand with feet slightly apart, facing partner about 15cms (6 inches) apart, with the head erect, the body naturally upright and the sholders down The Man's right hand is placed on the Lady's back, under her left shoulder blade, and the Lady's left arm rests lightly on his right arm following the curve of his arm to the shoulder. The Man's left hand is raised in a gentle curve to the level of the shoulders. The Lady's right hand is placed in the Man's left hand with her fingers between his thumb and first finger. The hands are lightly clasped BODY POSITIONS AND HOLDS USED IN JIVE

Lady on Man's left side with Man's left side. and Lady's right side towards each other, slightly apart, and the body turned outwards to form the shape of a 'V'. Normal hold 5 OPEN COUNTER PROMENADE POSITION (L&F)

Lady on Man's left side with Man's left side and Lady's right side towards each other, slightly apart, opposite side of body turned outwards to form the shape of a 'V'. The Distance apart may vary considerably and become more open, depending on the figure danced Holds 1 Left hand holding Lady's right hand 2 No hold 6 RIGHT SIDE POSITION L dy on M
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These refer to the Lady's position in relation to the Man and should be stated prior to giving Foot Positions or a description. Where necessary, for clarity, reference is made to a Body Position in the Foot Position column
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CLOSED POSITION

(St,A,L&F)

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