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The Band Wagon, 1953
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Above, Fred is dancing with Cyd Charisse. Notice their angled bodies and parallel shoulders. They are aware of each other, matching each other's line—they are dancing with each other.
The dances include Dancing in the Dark and Girl Hunt. At right, they are in Left Shadow.
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(click on any thumbnail for a larger view)
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And here is a nice Right Shadow.
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This is a Cuddle position, woman points.
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If they were dancing Paso Doble, I would suggest that she is not playing the part of the cape but of the bull.
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V-Back-To-Back
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| This action has been called a Lean, Layover, and even a Drape. The woman usually supports her own weight but not always. |
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| A Lunge and Dip. Again, she had surrendered to her man. |
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