The promenade position is a V-shaped dance position with the leader's right hip and the follower's left hip in contact at the point of the "V", and with the leader's left side and the follower's right side slightly open.
The leader's right hand must rest on the follower’s back, loosely cupped with fingers and thumb together (not spread apart).
With proper foot usage, no sacrifice of motion is required to maintain this position.
Some dance moves that may involve the PP are Botafogos (Samba) and Travelling Spins (Paso Doble).
In square dances the promenade is a side-by-side position, with the intention to move together forward.