... but has been out of print for many years. Buy a current Technique Handbook from any of the main teaching societies instead, unless you happen to see a second-hand copy around for a very modest price, in which case it will have been money well spent.

Before doing a Closed Promenade. Go to a description of the Progressive Link. Forward on left foot in CBMP thats floor board one. To the side and slightly back on floor board two.From that position proceed into the first step of a Promenade. I would find it very difficult to do a heel lead as in the Foxtrot or Waltz. It has to be across the floor, this is for the man. Therefor I am more towards a inside edge.

Inside edge of ball of the free foot is in contact with the floor in the "prep" position immediately prior to taking the first step in promenade. As the body begins to move, many advanced dancers will lift the heel for a brief moment, resulting in an inside edge of toe. In the split moment before the foot places on the first step, it flexes and becomes a heel.

I wouldn't call it literally an inside edge of heel, as that might imply that when the whole foot takes weight, the outside edge is literally lifted. You ultimately arrive on the whole foot, although you may be slightly *toward* the inside edge.

Regards,
Jonathan

Thats what I meant.. a rose by any other name