Close embrace
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In partner dances, close embrace is a type of closed position where the leader and follower stand facing each other chest-to-chest in full or partial body contact.[1] The dancers usually stand offset from one another, such that each has their right foot in between the feet of their partner.[2] When in close embrace, the dance is led (and followed) with the whole body, rather than with the arms or with visual cues.[3]Template:Better source needed Various partner dances make use of this position, most notably Argentine Tango, but also Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Swing Walk, Blues, Salsa Dance, and others.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The purpose of the pose is to make contact with the partners.[4]