In Ballroom’s Standard and American Smooth dance styles the following body contact connections between the leader and follower are maintained during the following Basic Positions:
Center of Levitation – Upper Body (Rib) Connection
Center of Gravity – Hip/Thigh Connection
Closed Position:
Leader: Right Rib-Front –> Follower: Right Rib-Front
Leader: Right Thigh to Zipper –> Follower: Right Thigh to Zipper
Outside Partner Right:
Leader RIGHT Rib-Front –> Follower RIGHT Rib-Front
Leader: RIGHT Outside Thigh –> Follower: RIGHT Outside Thigh
Outside Partner Left:
Leader: LEFT Rib-Front–> Follower: LEFT Rib-Front
Leader: LEFT Outside Thigh–> Follower: LEFT Outside Thigh
Promenade Position:
Leader: RIGHT Rib-Outside Corner–> Follower: LEFT Rib-Inside Corner
Leader: RIGHT Hip Outside Corner–> Follower: LEFT Hip-Inside Corner
Counter Promenade Position:
Leader: LEFT Rib-Inside Corner–> Follower: RIGHT Rib-Outside Corner
Leader: LEFT Hip-Inside Corner–> Follower: RIGHT Hip-Outside Corner
Same Foot Lunge:
Leader: RIGHT Rib-Front–> Follower: LEFT Rib-Outside Corner
Leader: RIGHT Inside Thigh–> Follower: LEFT Hip-Outside Corner