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allemande left

noun

Etymology

From French allemande (“German”) + left. Contrary to some folk etymologies, this term does not come from the phrase a la main (“by the hand”).

  1. derived from allemande

Definitions

  1. Move in which two facing dancers take left hands or forearms, turn halfway around to the…

    Move in which two facing dancers take left hands or forearms, turn halfway around to the left, let go, and step forward.

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