allemande left

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Definition of allemande left in English English dictionary

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

Hyphenation

al·le·mande left

Etymology

() From French Allemande German, originally from Latin allemanus, + Left. Contrary to some folk etymologies, this term does not come from the phrase "A la main" (by the hand).