Type Turn, Combo
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names The Octopus (when done twice or more), Reverse Pretzel
Comes From Butterfly Open Position, Hammerlock, Sliding Door
Leads To Butterfly Open Position, Hammerlock, Toss Away Spin
In the Pretzel, the leader and follower’s hands are connected in open position, and through a series of turns they turn back-to-back and then wrap around to Open Position.
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Type Combo
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names Combo Three, Spin Out/Lean/Hip Lift
Comes From The Cuddle,
Leads To Basic Dip, Suicide Dip
The Triple Hip is a combination which incorporates these moves:
Type Lean
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names
Comes From Loop, Shadow Position (lead in front), Double Lasso, Tunnel
Leads To Loop, Shadow Position (lead in front), Double Lasso
For the back lean, the leader positions the follower behind him in a low cross-handed position, then lunges to have her lean on his back. It is very stylish and flirtatious. Similar to the Side Lean.
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Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names
Comes From Inside Turn
Leads To Open Facing
This is a variation to the Toss Away Spin or Revolver where the leader pushes against the follower’s arm to generate extra momentum for a free spin.
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Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names Fun Dip, Salesman Dip
Comes From Belt Loop, Loop, Double Lasso, Inside Turn (Right-to-right)
Leads To Spin Out (with cross-handed grip), Outside Turn (with cross-handed grip), Belt Loop (with cross-handed grip), High Five Spin
This is a variation to the Basic Dip for the cross-handed grip, which incorporates two spins and provides extra support.
Continue reading “Wrap Up Dip”Type Dip
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Comes From Inside Turn, Triple Hip Combo, Spin Out
Leads To Push-Off Spin, Basic Dip, Inside Turn
This is a variation of the Basic Dip, but it’s so fun it warrants its own video and page. The leader dips the follower multiple times in the same dip to get their hair to whip back and forth.
Continue reading “Hair Flip Dip”Type Position, Progressive
Level Level 5 Intermediate
Other Names Cape Position, Varsouvienne
Comes From Cross-Handed Open Position, Open Position, Inside Turn (Right-to-right), Lasso, Double Lasso, Belt Loop, Back Lean, Side Lean, Tunnel
Leads To Cross-Handed Open Position, Lasso, Double Lasso, Back Lean (lead in front), Side Lean, Shoulder Lean, Shoulder Dip,
The Guitar, Basic Step, Tunnel, Can Opener
In Shadow Position, partners are right-to-right, left-to-left with one person beside and slightly behind the other.
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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.
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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.
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