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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Level Beginner 3
Other Names
Comes From R-to-R Open Position, Belt Loop,
Leads To Open Facing,
This move begins the same way as the Bow & Arrow, but instead of the lead pushing the follow away, the lead makes the follow lean on his side. It can be followed up with some pretty dips and turns to make for a well-polished combo.
Continue reading “Shoulder Lean”Type Aerial, Combo, Lift, Flip (Handstand)
Level Advanced 7
Other Names Scissors
Comes From Open Position, Cuddle, Belt Loop Shadow Position, Inside Turn, Bread Basket,
Leads To Open Position, Open Position R-to-R,
In the Can Opener, the leader carries the follower, swings her leg over his neck, and flips her over to the other side. There are several versions including a hand stand and swing around. This aerial move looks more complicated than it is. All it requires is some trust and practice!
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Level Intermediate 6
Other Names Ravioli Shimmy
Comes From Double Lasso, Cross-Handed Open Position, Hand Change
Leads To Inside Turn, Open Facing R-to-R, Bow and Arrow,
The Ravioli is a weird move on its own, but look what it you can do with it! In this combo, the leader wraps the follower’s arms over like a straight jacket, then rotates her so the opposite hand is on top. After that, the follower twists down to the floor.
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Level Intermediate 6
Comes From Inside Turn
Leads To Open Position
A true AZ original. My friend Adam invented this combo in the Winter of 2018. He named it the Arizona Winter because of its resemblance to our weather: “This year winter couldn’t decide if it wanted to stay or go. So it keeps leaving and coming back, just like this move.” It combines elements of the Belt Loop, Tabletop, The Lean and Bow & Arrow.
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Level Level 6 Intermediate
Other Names Double Under
Comes From Crossed Arm Slide, Cross-Handed Open Position, Belt Loop (end with crossed hands), Double Lasso
Leads To Break Up, Double Lasso, Cross-Handed Open Position
In this combo, the leader guides the follower through his arms and around his back, then turns under twice in a Tabletop.
Continue reading “Tunnel Tabletop Combo”
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 Transition Move, Position, Combo, Turn, Circle
Level Level 3 Beginner
Other Names Bow Tie, Arm Slide, Double Arm Slide, Double Overhead Slide, Double Arch Bridge Slide, Butterfly
Comes From Butterfly Open Position, Outside Turn, Tornado, Zig-zag
Leads To Tabletop, Duck Under Spin, Double Lasso, Window, High Five Spin, Right-to Right Open Position, Tunnel Tabletop Combo, Gravedigger, Tunnel
The Crossed Arm Slide is one of the easiest ways to get into a cross-handed position. The leader guides the follow to loop her arm over her head while he does the same, then they slide off to a right-to-right hand hold.
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Level Level 3 Beginner
Other Names Cuddle Twist Combo
Comes From Cuddle, Cuddle Dip, Loop
Leads To Open Position, Belt Loop, Loop, Arch, Spinneroo, Inside Turn, Outside Turn, Shimmy Down
In the Straight Jacket Twist, the leader wraps the follower into a front cuddle and rotates side-to-side.
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Country Swing AZ 