Most of our dance fans (long or short) come in pairs, one for the right hand and one for the left. They can be opened in different directions.

This is a fan for the left hand. Please note that the upper bamboo blade is on the left side.

 

Below you see a right hand flutter. The upper bamboo is on the right side

If your fan won't open, try opening it the other way. Don't force a fan open. It's not "broken." It's also important that dancers know the right and left fan veils so they can better handle the fans while dancing.