How to Use the Elbow Grip in Executing a Square Dance Move
Square dancing is a form of structured dance that traces its roots back to French and English country dances. The basic square dancing formation consists of four couples who face each other in a square-like formation. A "caller" is a person who calls out various square dancing moves, which the dancers in the square perform. One basic handhold in square dancing looks like the partners are gripping each other's elbows. This hold is actually known as a forearm hold and is quite easy to perform.
Instructions
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Face your partner.
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Reach out and place your hand on the inside of your partner's opposite forearm. Your partner will do the same to you. You won't actually grip each other's elbow, but you will firmly hold each other's forearm just beyond your elbows. While your grip should be firm, do not squeeze.
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Turn in a clockwise direction if you are holding right forearms with your partner. Turn in a counter-clockwise direction if you are holding left forearms with your partner. You both will be moving around the other person, with your grip remaining in the center of the turn.