Lift – Country Swing AZ

Can Opener

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,

Description

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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Gravedigger

Type Lift, Dip
Level Advanced 7
Other Names The Bell, Rocking Chair
Comes From Crossed Arm Slide
Leads To R-to-R Open Position

Description

Whether you consider this a dip, lift, or drop, the Gravedigger is a stunning move. The lead gets to lift and swing the follower like a shovel!

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Knee Throw

Type Lift
Level Intermediate 6
Other Names
Comes From Open Position (Butterfly), Inside Turn,
Leads To Inside Turn

Description

In this move, the leader slaps his thigh, follower hops onto the leader’s leg, then the leader launches her off. The follower can even choose to be launched into the air!

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The Guitar

Type Lift
Level Advanced 7
Other Names The Swan
Comes From Belt Loop Shadow Position
Leads To Basket, Carousel

Description

This move rocks! The leader will hold the follower like a guitar in a graceful and impressive lift. It’s easier than you might think.

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Candlestick

Type Aerial, Lift
Level Advanced 7
Comes From Open Position
Leads To Open Position

Description

In the full combination of this move, the leader swings the follower from side to side, then holds her upside down above his head like a candlestick in its holder.

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Princess Dip

Type Dip, Lift (Variation)
Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names Hip Lift Dip, Air Dip
Comes From Spin Out, Open Facing, Inside Turn,
Leads To Push-off Spin, Sway Step,

Description

This is a variation on the Basic Dip that looks impressive and especially great in photos!

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Hip Lift

Type Lift
Level Level 4 Intermediate
Other Names Shinbuster
Comes From Triple Hip Combo, The Lean, Cuddle, Open Position, Spin Out
Leads To Inside Turn, Spin Out

Description

In a Hip Lift, the follower hops up onto the leader’s leg near the hip, perched on her lower legs.

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