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title: 3 Dancing in Promenade%4A Close Open Close Open
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson builds on previous techniques by introducing a 'close-open' pattern in promenade, focusing on rotating the body and creating fluid movements, with variations like moving along a line or forming a box shape.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders should rotate their body on step three and take a small step with the right foot under the body on step four.
- Followers should feel the leader's body opening and mirror that motion to maintain effortless flow.
- Practice in slightly slidy sole shoes to ease pivoting on the left foot during turns.
- Ensure step four is taken under the body while staying in closed embrace for balance.
- Open gradually on step four, completing the movement by step one for smoother transitions.

##REMEMBER
- The 'close-open' pattern involves alternating between closing in front and opening outwards to create continuous motion.
- Variations include moving along a line or forming a box by rotating more with each opening.
- Maintain connection in closed embrace throughout to ensure fluidity and partnership coordination.
- Focus on body rotation to guide direction changes, especially when creating shapes like a box.
