| Open Break | Break or Rock Step taken in Open-Facing position, often with partners moving in opposition. |
| open division | A division of competition which can involve the dancing of variations and/or choreography. |
| open figure | Any figure which involves the continuous passing of the feet, without a closing or chasse action. (also see Continuity). |
| open finish | The last part of a figure which ends with feet passing, such as steps 4-6 of a Foxtrot Open Left Turn (Silver level). |
| open position | Any dance position where man and lady stand apart or slightly apart, without taking a closed position dance hold. |
| open facing position | A variation of Open Position where man and lady stand apart, facing each other, usually with a one- or two-hand connection. |
| open turn | A turn consisting of 3 steps, where the feet pass continuously throughout all three steps. Example: Open Left (Reverse) Turn, Open Finish. |
| opposition | Movement taken in a direction opposite of the direction of one's partner. |
| outside foot | The foot which is farther away from one's partner when in Promenade, Outside Partner, or Side-by-Side Position. |
| outside partner position | A variation of the Closed Position where the tracking of the man and lady's feet are slightly offset. When in Outside Partner Position, the person moving forward will step in CBMP, to the partner's right or left. |
| outside underarm turn | An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the left under the left hand, or to the right under the right hand. |
| off time | To dance in a way that is not synchronized with the beat of the music. |
