allemande left

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

French allemande + English left. Contrary to some folk etymologies, this term does not come from the phrase "A la main" (by the hand).

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