The counter promenade position (abbreviated as CPP in dance diagrams) is a

dance position Dance position is a position of a dancer or a mutual position of a dance couple assumed during a dance. Describing and mastering proper dance positions is an important part of dance technique. These dance positions of a single dancer may be furt ...

in ballroom and other dances. It is described differently in various dance categories, but essentially it is the opposite of the

promenade position The promenade position (abbreviated as PP in dance diagrams) is a dance position in ballroom and other dances. It is described differently in various dance categories. Connection The promenade position is a "V" shaped dance position with the man' ...

Ballroom

In ballroom dances their common trait is that when in counter promenade position, the dance couple moves (or intends to move) essentially sidewise to the

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's right while the bodies form a V-shape, with leader's left and follower's right sides are closer than the leader's right and follower's left. Steps of both partners are basically sidewise or diagonally forward with respect to their bodies, in the direction of the open end of the "V". Normally the dancers look in the direction of the intended movement. The closed CPP is when the couple is basically in the

closed position In partner dancing, closed position is a category of positions in which partners hold each other while facing at least approximately toward each other. Closed positions employ either body contact or body support, that is, holding each other is ...

used in Standard and Smooth dances (Waltz, Foxtrot, etc.). The open CPP, either in double or single handhold, is an

open position In partner dancing, open position refers to positions in which partners are connected primarily at the hands as opposed to closer body contact, as in closed position. The connection is through the hands, wrists, and fingers, and relies heavily ...

used in Latin and Rhythm dances (Rumba, Cha-Cha, etc.) and as open position is

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dances.

Figures that involve CPP

*Progressive Chasse to Right (

Waltz The waltz ( ), meaning "to roll or revolve") is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple ( time), performed primarily in closed position. History There are many references to a sliding or gliding dance that would evolve into the w ...

, Quickstep,

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) *Tipple Chasse to Right (Quickstep) *Promenade and Counter Promenade (Paso Doble) *Traveling Spins from Counter Promenade Position (Paso Doble) * Bota Fogos to Promenade and Counter Promenade ( Samba) *Promenade and Counter Promenade Runs (Samba,

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Foxtrot, Waltz and Peabody) *Travelling locks from CPP (Samba) *Counter Promenade spins (Samba) *Walks in CPP (

Rumba The term rumba may refer to a variety of unrelated music styles. Originally, "rumba" was used as a synonym for "party" in northern Cuba, and by the late 19th century it was used to denote the complex of secular music styles known as Cuban rumba. ...

) *Spanish Line from CPP (paso Doble)

References

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