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LUNGE

The Right Lunge is a phase IV smooth figure in which the man lowers and then steps side and forward with the trail foot.

Right Lunge

Right Lunge

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As in a Contra Check, heads are closed. Right LungeRight Lunge
There are a great variety of lunging movements in which one takes one step and usually softens that knee.

Lunge
Here we have a Lunge to the man's left. In Tango, this might be called a Corte; in Waltz, it could be a Dip. Lunge
Here, a couple lunges forward on lead feet in half open position.

Lunge
The man lunges forward, and the woman sits. Lunge


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