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Partner Lifts

Partner Lifts. By, Janie Schlosser with assistance from David Palacios. Preview. What is a Lift??. Definitions Why Lifts? Famous Lifts and Videos. USASF Definitions .

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Partner Lifts

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  1. PartnerLifts By, Janie Schlosser with assistance from David Palacios

  2. Preview

  3. What is a Lift?? Definitions Why Lifts? Famous Lifts and Videos

  4. USASF Definitions • Dance Lift (executed as partners or in a group): A skill in which a dancer(s) is elevated from the performance surface by one or more dancers and set down. A Dance Lift is comprised of “Lifting dancer(s) and “Elevated” dancer(s). • Partnering (executed in pairs): A skill in which two dancers use support from one another. Partnering can involve both “Supporting” and “Executing” skills.

  5. Elevated Dancer • Elevated: An action in which a dancer is moved to a higher position or place from a lower one. • Elevated Dancer: A dancer who is lifted from the performance surface as a part of a Dance Lift.

  6. Lifting Dancer • Lifting Dancer: A dancer(s), who is part of a dance lift and lifts an Elevated Dancer as a part of a Dance Lift. Refer to the USASF/IASF Rules for Dance Lifts, Dance Tricks and Partnering for safety guidelines. The supporting dancer may also be considered a Lifting Dancer.

  7. Why Lifts?? • Different Levels • Different and Unique Moves • Used mainly in Dance, Cheer, and Ice Skating. • Lifts range all the way from extremely simple to very complex and dangerous.

  8. Lifts in History Insert lindy hop video • Insert dirty dancing water lift scene

  9. The Basics Safety First Basic Lifts Beginner Lifts

  10. Safety First • Use mats and/or spotters to test out dangerous or new stunts. • Be serious and never goof off during stunting. • Trust your partner. • Know your limits. • The flyer lifts their weight too. • #1 RULE: NEVER EVER LET THE FLYER FALL!!!

  11. Cradle Hold • Elevated Jumps • Shoulder Sit Basic Lifting Moves

  12. Learn a Basic Lift

  13. Fish Dive • Ballet • Crocodile Roll • Can Opener • Upside Down Beginner Lifts

  14. Learn a Beginner Lift Crocodile Roll • Swing Move • Does not need a mat • Fun Fact: I hit my head doing this one :0

  15. Advanced Lifts Intermediate Advanced Your Turn!

  16. Roller Blind • Candle Stick • Eagle Intermediate Lifts

  17. Learn an Intermediate Lift The Eagle • 1-2 hip over head rotations. • Girl is in prone position and inverted position. • Spinning optional • Should be first practiced on a mat.

  18. “Disco” Stunt • Dirty Dancing Lift • Jump Rope • One-Handed Arch Lift Advanced Lifts

  19. Learn an Advanced Lift “Disco Stunt” • Should be done on mat. • Girl “hangs” upside down. • Spinning Optional.

  20. Who wants to volunteer to do a basic lift???

  21. Conclusion

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