Foundation Material These common dance terms should be learned early; their purpose is to build a strong foundation on which to build your dancing.  The Four Basic Elements: Forward and Backward Walks Side Steps to Left and Right Triple Steps Rock Steps  The Five Foot Positions: First Position: Feet Together Second Position: Feet Apart, Side to Side Third Position: Heel to Instep Fourth Position: Feet Apart, Front and Back Fifth Position: Toe to Heel, Toe Turned Out  The Five Points of Contact: Man's Left Hand to Lady's Right Man's Right Hand to Lady's Shoulder Blade Lady's Left Arm to Man's Elbow Lady's Left Hand to Man's Right Shoulder Diaphragm (Ballroom/Standard,) or Eye-to-Eye (Latin/Rhythm)  The Five Dance Positions: Closed Open Apart Outside Partner/Partner Outside Promenade  Line of Dance (L.O.D.) : The counter-clockwise direction of movement around the room used in Ballroom and Standard Dances.  Follow-Through: The brushing action of the legs as one passes the other between steps.  Rhythm and Timing: Slow Step= 2 beats of music Quick Step= 1 beat of music Triple Step= 2 beats of music (1/2+1/2+1)