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One-Hand Hold
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| One-Hand Hold |
| by: Shawn
Trautman |
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| As we progress from the open dance
position, the next logical step is the one-hand hold.
Read on, and you will learn about this powerful and
versatile connector. |
| Connection Points
Used |
| The one-hand hold uses connection
point 1 |
| Foot Positions
Used |
| The one-hand hold uses all foot
positions, and is usually started in first or second
foot position. |
| How to Create and
Use the One-Hand Hold |
| The one-hand hold describes a
dance position in which one of the leader’s hands
is holding one of the follower’s hands, either
right or left. For example, the leader’s left
hand might be holding the follower’s right hand,
or the leader’s right hand might be holding the
follower’s right hand. The one-hand hold is
usually used for leading the follower into moves with
lateral motion or rotational moves. The one-hand hold
uses connection point 1, palm to palm. You will use the
one-hand hold frequently in swing, West coast swing,
salsa, and cha-cha. |
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| The four types of hand-holds used
in this text are as follows: |
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| The leader’s left palm meets
the follower’s right palm perpendicular to the
floor, at shoulder height. |
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| Either of the leader’s palms
is facing upward, held at about waist level, and the
follower’s opposite hand is placed in his. |
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| A handshake hold is created when a
leader’s right hand holds a follower’s
right hand, so a diagonal line is created between the
two partners at waist level. |
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| In Latin dances, the one-hand hold
is created by the leader holding his hand at chest
level, elbow bent and fingers and thumb extended. The
follower then wraps her opposite hand around the
leader’s thumb, and the leader gently closes his
fingers over her hand. This hold is occasionally
referred to as Pac-Man or lobster claws. |
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