How to Swing Dance- Lifts and Throws

Learning How to Do Swing Lifts- The Standstill Back flip

Learn how to do eye catching and fun moves with your dance partner. This is one of the first lifts I learnt so I thought this would be perfect to get people started. Before we get into it you need to get prepared.

Tips

• Find Someone you trust
• Find a large open space and put down some mattresses

Lady Stands on the Right Hand Side of the man with her Left Foot forward and her Right Foot back. She places her hands on his shoulders. The Man has his legs shoulder width apart with his Left Foot in front of his Right.

The man leans forward and to his Right. He places his Left Hand behind her Left knee and his Right arm behind her back. The man should be leaning back on his Right leg ready to lift the Lady.

The Lady kicks her Right leg forward and the man lifts her using mainly his Right arm. The lady completes a full circle over his shoulder. It is important for the lady to keep a strong grip until she is just over half the way around. When she is just over half way through the flip she needs to let go. The man needs to keep the lady as tight to his shoulder as he can.

The landing is Important. The Man needs to lean back and to his Right to place the girl down gently. The Lady needs to try and keep her feet together and bend to create a clean finish.

CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE JUST MASTERED THE STANDSTILL BACK FLIP!!

INSTRUCTIONAL CLIP

The Instructional Clip is a guide to help you understand the lift a little better. This Clip is of my dance partner and I. Happy Dancing!