This is the essential terminology of the square: Home position, Heads, Sides, Couples and Couple Numbers, Partner, Corner, Right-Hand Lady and Opposite. The "Square" itself is made up of four couples, each one facing the center of an imaginary square and each one positioned at the center of one of the sides of the square. A "regular" couple consists of a man with partner (lady) on his right.
This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
