Frame

Dance frames are the positions of the upper bodies of the dancers (hands, arms, shoulders, neck, head, and upper torso).  A strong frame is where your arms and upper body are held firmly in place without relying on your partner to maintain your frame nor applying force that would move your partner or your partner’s frame. In swing and blues dances, the frame is a dancer’s body shape, which provides connection with the partner and conveys intended movement.

Major types of dance frames are Latin, smooth, and swing.