The Closed Position in the Latin dances is the most basic and common position used to move around the dance floor. Positioning Man and lady stand directly in front of each other, a few inches apart.
Tone is maintained through the arms, and body weight is held forward towards the balls of the feet.
Contact Points 1. Man's left hand to lady's right hand. Palm to palm in an upper-hand clasp, with fingers and thumbs closed around partner's hand. Man's right hand on lady's back. Hand connects to her back on her shoulder blade.