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“I am glad I found dancing”
Keep facing forward and don't let go of the follower's arm too early.
Expert mode - leader stays on the track, and moves forward back.
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Ideal move to express yourself.
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See saw, over her head, over your head.
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Often comes about unintentionally when follower doesn't see your hand.
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Aka the straight jacket.
Experts: Do it left handed and right handed.
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Basic pretzel.
Get the see saw right.
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Can be done moving forward or on the spot.
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One elbow in. Salsa then Jive demo.
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Two elbows in.
This is a close move - compared with Half-Pterodactyl.
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Prostrate.
Honour your favourite leader.
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The return to undizzy the follower. Video includes Travelling return too.
Whilst ultra easy - absolute beginners will need to do this a fair few times to get it right.
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Pure confidence test.
A dancer at your command.
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Turn forward, or backwards if you please
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I am trying to replicate what I felt with Georgina some years back. It felt exquisite through the arms. Ignoring what it looks like, it felt special.
Head. Shoulders. Chest. Hips. Knees.
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Seen more often in Salsa than jive, but excellent as expressive move.
See end of video - you can do multi drops.
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