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.
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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.
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