Type Turn
Level Level 6 Intermediate
Other Names Double Chicken Wing
Comes From Cross-Handed Open Position, Crossed Arm Slide, Belt Loop (end with Cross-Hand Grip), Sliding Door, Sliding Door Dip, Tunnel
Leads To Cross-Handed Open Position, Break Up, Fall For Me Dip, Toss Away Spin, Tunnel
The Tabletop is a cross-handed move where the lead bends from the waist to sweep his arm across his back, then leads the follower to do the same.
Continue reading “Tabletop”Type Spin, Transition Mov
Level Level 2 Beginner
Other Names Double Handed Overhead Turn, Dishrag
Comes From Open Position, Loop
Leads To Sliding Door, Sliding Door Dip, Window, Cross-Handed Open Position, The Break Up, Toss Away Spin, Fall For Me Dip, Hip Push Spin, Cuddle, Cuddle Dip, The Window,
The Spinneroo is a variation to the Inside Turn with both hands turning overhead. It is not to be confused with a Barrel Roll in which both partners turn simultaneously, and hands are separated wide.
Did you know that “The Pretzel” may refer to two completely opposite variations? Maybe you’ve had one of these experiences:
I have discovered instructional videos all over the internet that have the lead turning first, and while others show the follow turning first. They’re as opposite as “push” and “pull.”
Before you get into a fist-fight over which one is correct, check out my guide on The Pretzel which will help clear up the confusion. Hint: One way is called The Reverse Pretzel. And they both look good when done right. There are also other variations on this move you can easily learn when you mastered the steps in general.
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