The
develope is usually done by the woman, and it is essentially a raising
of the knee (top photo) and then a straightening of that knee, a
controlled kick (second photo). There is no step or weight change.
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![Develope](../images/DevelopeII-FL.jpg)
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These
four photos show the first half of the develope. She draws her free
foot upward, along the supporting leg, up to the supporting knee. |
![Develope](../images/develope-EA_small.jpg)
(click on any thumbnail for a larger view)
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![Develope](../images/develope-AC_small.jpg) ![Develope](../images/Develope-PSo_small.jpg) |
These next four photos show the second half of the develope.
She slowly extends the free foot forward in a controlled kick.
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![Develope](../images/develope-FL_small.jpg) ![Develope](../images/develope-AM_small.jpg) |
Of course, the height of the develope and the amount of body extension can vary. |
![Develope](../images/develope2-AC_small.jpg) ![Develope](../images/develope3-AC_small.jpg) |
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Photos © A. Curths; A. Miller; E.Allen; F. Lepretre; P. Sosabowski; from Dancesport UK photo gallery. |