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Wrap

Advanced Level

Full mastery — nuance, personal expression, and artistry

An arm wrapping around your partner's body — creating closeness, changing grip, and setting up the next move all in one smooth motion.

Tips

  • Think of the wrap like draping a scarf — it should flow around the body, not constrict it.
  • Always know your exit plan before you wrap

Common mistakes

  • Wrapping too tight — the partner should always be able to breathe and move
  • Forgetting to unwrap before the next figure
  • Jerky arm motion instead of smooth, continuous guidance

Practice drill

Practice: inside turn into wrap, hold for 4 counts with body movement, unwrap into outside turn. Repeat until the entire sequence feels like one continuous motion.

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