I had to review the Promenade Hesitation step in the American style waltz recently on this site, and in some of the description it is mentioned that the woman can choose to do a Promenade Develope on steps 2-3 while in this hold. The man cannot lead that particular move, so it is entirely up to the woman to do this. I wanted to make sure I understood what the Promenade Develope really is. I am assuming it is a ballet step in which the leg swings out of the pattern for a two-step count, somewhat like a fan step? But I could be totally wrong. Can anyone clarify that particular move for me so I could explain it to the female partner.

Essentially, the Lady "draws " her foot/leg away from centre, skimming the floor, and then commences lifting the leg upwards,with a slight knee projection , keeping the foot pointed DOWNWARDS.

Terence, that's what I thought, but my description of it wasn't quite right. Just want to make sure of one thing. Is the "draw" taking place on the 2-3 count, and then the lifting of the leg with foot pointed downward would be step 1 of the next sequence in the promenade position? Or am I counting/envisioning that incorrectly?