Fall For Me Dip

Type    Dip
Level     Level 6 Intermediate
Other Names   Slow Dip, Sexy Dip, Back Bend Dip
Comes From    Spinneroo, The Chase, Cross-Handed Open Position,
Leads To    Open Position, Sway Step, Basic Step

Description

In this dip, the leader and follower are face-to-face and pelvis-to-pelvis. The leader holds the follower by the waist and the follower bends back. This is a very sexy move. If you’re leading this, be sure your partner is comfortable being super close to you, and is comfortable with a back bend.

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Break Up

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

Description

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.

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Toss Away Spin

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,

Description

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.

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Fall Through Dip

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

Description

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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Lasso

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)

Description

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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Tabletop

Type    Turn
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 

Description

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.

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