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 | L | Left |
 | LF | Left Foot |
+| LOD | Line of Dance |
-//Note: this list is incomplete — entries from LF onward are still to be added.//
+| LSP | Left Side Position |
+| OP | Outside Partner |
+| Open P | Open Position |
+| P | Position |
+| PO | Partner Outside |
+| PP | Promenade Position |
+| R | Right |
+| RF | Right Foot |
+| RSP | Right Side Position |
+| TP | Tandem Position |
+| T | Toe |
+| W | Wall |
+| WF | Whole Foot |
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 The tempi above are single recommended values. [[rules:conduct#r22_2|Rule 22.2]] of the Rules of DanceSport expresses the recommended Latin tempi as ranges; each value above falls within the corresponding range in that rule, which remains the authority for competition.
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+{{anchor:holds}}
+===== Description of Holds =====
+{{anchor:normal_hold}}
+==== Normal Hold ====
+Stand feet apart, facing partner approximately 15cm apart, with the head erect, the body naturally upright and shoulders relaxed.
+The Man's right hand is placed on the Lady's left shoulder blade, and the Lady's left arm rests lightly on the Man's right arm, following the curve of his arm to the shoulder. The Man's left hand is raised in a gentle curve to the level of the eyes. The Lady's right hand is placed in the Man's left hand with her fingers between his thumb and first finger. The hands are lightly clasped.
+{{anchor:closed_position}}
+==== Closed Position ====
+Facing partner, slightly apart, and normal hold.
+Alternative holds may be:
+  - Man's left hand holding Lady's right hand
+  - Man's right hand holding Lady's left hand
+  - Double hold
+  - No hold
+{{anchor:contact_position}}
+==== Contact Position ====
+Facing partner, with light body contact, and normal hold.
+{{anchor:open_position}}
+==== Open Position ====
+Facing and away from partner, approximately at arm's length. Man's left hand holding Lady's right hand.
+Alternative holds may be:
+  - Man's right hand holding Lady's right hand
+  - Double hold
+  - No hold
+{{anchor:fan_position}}
+==== Fan Position ====
+Lady at right angle to Man, to his left side, on an imaginary line approximately 15cm in front of him. Man's left hand holding Lady's right hand.
+{{anchor:promenade_position}}
+==== Promenade Position ====
+Lady on Man's right side, with the Man's right and Lady's left sides towards each other, slightly apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outward to form a 'V' shape.
+{{anchor:open_promenade_position}}
+==== Open Promenade Position ====
+Same as Promenade Position, but may be danced with the following holds. Distance apart will vary depending on the figure danced.
+Alternative holds may be:
+  - Man's right hand holding Lady's left hand
+  - Man's left hand holding Lady's right hand
+  - No hold
+{{anchor:counter_promenade_position}}
+==== Counter Promenade Position ====
+Lady on Man's left side, with the Man's left and Lady's right sides towards each other, slightly apart, and the opposite side of the body turned outward to form a 'V' shape.
+{{anchor:open_counter_promenade_position}}
+==== Open Counter Promenade Position ====
+Same as Counter Promenade Position. Distance apart will vary depending on the figure danced.
+{{anchor:fallaway_position}}
+==== Fallaway Position ====
+As Promenade Position, but moving in a backwards direction.
+{{anchor:right_side_position}}
+==== Right Side Position ====
+Lady on Man's right side, both Man and Lady facing the same way.
+{{anchor:left_side_position}}
+==== Left Side Position ====
+Lady on Man's left side, both Man and Lady facing the same way.
+{{anchor:right_shadow_position}}
+==== Right Shadow Position ====
+Lady on Man's right side, slightly forward, both facing the same way. Man's right hand on Lady's right shoulder blade, Man's left hand holding Lady's left hand.