Type Spin, Circle
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Comes From Crossed Arm Slide
Leads To Double Lasso, Break Up, Spinneroo
This classic two-step move is fun. In the Window, the leader spins the follower to create an arm window between them. I like to make faces at them through the window, but you can do what you like.
Continue reading “Window” →Type Dip
Level Level 6 Intermediate
Other Names Slow Dip, Sexy Dip, Back Bend Dip
Comes From Spinneroo, The Chase, Cross-Handed Open Position,
Leads To Open Position, Sway Step, Basic Step
In this dip, the leader and follower are face-to-face and pelvis-to-pelvis. The leader holds the follower by the waist and the follower bends back. This is a very sexy move. If you’re leading this, be sure your partner is comfortable being super close to you, and is comfortable with a back bend.
Continue reading “Fall For Me Dip” →Type Transition Move
Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names Necklace (over the follow’s head variation), Sunburst (variation), Burst (variation)
Comes From Cross-Handed Open Position, Spinneroo, Tabletop, Double Lasso, Window, Tunnel Tabletop Combo, Tunnel
Leads To Open Position, Fall For Me Dip, Hip Push Spin, Basic Step
This move is an easy and sassy way to end any cross-handed turn or spin. The leader breaks the follows hand grip behind his head and she pushes off of his chest.
Continue reading “Break Up” →Type Dip, Combo, Drop
Level Level 6 Intermediate
Other Names Sliding Door Drop
Comes From Sliding Door, Spinneroo
Leads To Cuddle, Tabletop
In this drop-style dip the leader and follower are back-to-back and the follower bends back to slide down his leg. It can be repeated on each side.
Continue reading “Sliding Door Dip” →Type Transition Move
Level Level 3 Beginner
Comes From Outside Turn (right-to-right), Cross-Handed Open Position, Crossed Arm Slide, Belt Loop, Open Facing RR
Leads To Inside Turn
This is a Head Loop Variation where the leader and follower are side-by-side and the leader pushes off the follower to launch her to an extended open position.
Continue reading “Bow and Arrow” →Type Spin
Level Level 3 Beginner
Other Names Revolver (when both partners turn), Rollaway
Comes From Cross-Handed Open Position, Loop, Belt Loop, Open Position, Pretzel, Inside Turn
Leads To Outside Turn, Inside Turn, Open Position (various), Belt Loop,
This is a free spin where the leader tosses his hands quickly to the side and releases to get the follower to spin. The leader may also spin–this variation is called The Revolver.
Continue reading “Toss Away Spin” →Type Dip Combo
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names Cuddle Pull Up Dip Combo, Dip & Drop, Sneak Attack Dip
Comes From Cuddle (perpendicular position), Open Position
Leads To Spin Out, Inside Turn
This move is a combo with a twist. Most follows won’t see it coming but it will be a fun surprise! Be sure they are familiar with both the Cuddle Dip and Pull Up Dip before trying this combo, since it combines both. It is also called a “dip & drop” since the leader dips the follower than drops her through.
Continue reading “Fall Through Dip” →Type Dip
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names Double Drop or Double Dip (when done once on each side), Plank Dip
Comes From Open Position, Cross-Handed Open Position, Shadow Position
Leads To Spin Out, Outside Turn
In this drop-style dip, the leader lifts his hands, moves to tilt the follow back to a horizontal position or “drop” with a plunging motion, and then pulls her back up.
Continue reading “Pull Up Dip” →Type Turn
Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names ___
Comes From Cross-Handed Open Position, Belt Loop, Arch, Shadow Position, Outside Turn (cross-handed)
Leads To Shadow Position, Outside Turn (cross-handed)
There are several other moves in the dance world called “The Lasso,” (ropers can do lots of different tricks, that’s probably why they have so many!). This basic one is called “The Lasso” because it looks the most like if you were to mime a lasso in slow motion. The follower walks around the leader slowly and elegantly.
Continue reading “Lasso” →
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