Maintain a firm closed position throughout. Man keeps his shoulders and arms rigid, thus keeping the lady in the same position relative to himself.
Dancers move their right feet between partner's feet on forward steps.
Keep a straight back and a smooth top line, not rocking from side to side nor tilting shoulders. Knees should be permanently flexed, even when rising to ball of foot during high portions of the figure. Rise and fall should be relatively slight and the overall impression should be of smooth, flowing motion. On 1st and 5th steps, bend knees slightly more and use heel leads on forward steps to lower somewhat. On other steps, unbend slightly and rise to toes.