Type Turn, Spin
Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names Behind the Back Pass
Comes From Crossed Arm Slide
Leads To Open Facing or Butterfly, Basic Step, Belt Loop, Loop, Zig-zag
The Tornado is a behind the back hand-off, that includes a 180-degree turn for the leader and 1.5 spins for the follower. The leader turns the follower behind him, then switches her hand to his other hand to bring her to the other side with a spin.
Continue reading “Tornado”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 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”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.
