Almost all of the vocabulary specialized for my culture is used in giving directions to the couples.
Leader: The male member of the dance couple, also called the Fred.
Follower: The female member of the dance couple, also known as the Ginger.
Barbie arms: the rigid frame needed to keep the dancers in the correct position.
Serpentine step: A diagonal step used in the Foxtrot
Progressive: Any dance in which to couple moves (progresses) around the dance floor.
Stationary: Any dance in which the couple stays mainly in one place.
Promenade: A step in which the couple faces the same direction instead of facing each other.
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