PartnerLiftsBy, Janie Schlosser with assistance from David Palacios
Preview
The BasicsWhat is a Lift?
Advanced Lifts
What is a Lift??• Definitions• Why Lifts?• Famous Lifts and
Videos
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lifts in HistoryInsert lindy hop video
Insert dirty dancing water lift scene
The Basics• Safety First• Basic Lifts• Beginner Lifts
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!!!
Cradle Hold Elevated Jumps Shoulder Sit Basic
Lifting Moves
Learn a Basic Lift
Fish Dive Ballet
Crocodile Roll Can Opener
Upside Down Beginner Lifts
Learn a Beginner LiftCrocodile Roll Swing Move Does not need a
mat Fun Fact: I hit my
head doing this one :0
Advanced Lifts• Intermediate• Advanced• Your Turn!
Roller Blind Candle Stick Eagle
Intermediate Lifts
Learn an Intermediate LiftThe Eagle 1-2 hip over head
rotations. Girl is in prone
position and inverted position.
Spinning optional Should be first
practiced on a mat.
“Disco” Stunt Dirty Dancing
Lift Jump Rope One-Handed
Arch Lift Advanced Lifts
Learn an Advanced Lift“Disco Stunt” Should be done on
mat. Girl “hangs”
upside down. Spinning Optional.
Who wants to volunteer to do a basic lift???
Conclusion
The BasicsWhat is a Lift?
Advanced Lifts