Labanotation Basics
Basic Ballroom Steps
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Basic Ballroom Steps

Remember, Labanotation is read from the bottom up. Scroll down to the bottom of the example to start to read.


Basic Tango

Basic Cha-Cha

Basic Two Steps



 before a step means a large step

 before a leg gesture means slightly bent

 means hold

 attached to a leg gesture means ball of the foot touching the floor

 before a step means a small step



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