In partner dances, close embrace is a type of closed position where the leader and follower stand facing each other chest-to-chest in full or partial body contact. [1] The dancers usually stand offset from one another, such that each has their right foot in between the feet of their partner. [2] When in close embrace, the dance is led (and followed) with the whole body, rather than with the arms or with visual cues. [3] [ better source needed ] Various partner dances make use of this position, most notably Argentine Tango, but also Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Swing Walk, Blues, Salsa Dance, and others.[ citation needed ] The purpose of the pose is to make contact with the partners. [4]
