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Contemporary Dance Partnering Basics

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Lunge Lift

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The base lunges while lifting the flyer to the side or above.

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Fish Dive

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The flyer dives forward with a curved back, while the base supports and guides the movement.

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Corckscrew Lift

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The flyer spins around the base's body vertically, ascending or descending, resembling a corkscrew.

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Thread Lift

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The flyer weaves through the base's limbs or body, often ending in a lift or aerial position.

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Counterbalance

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A weight-sharing movement where dancers rely on each other's weight to maintain balance.

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Press Lift

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The base uses their arms to press the flyer upwards, usually from the hips or torso.

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Table Lift

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The base forms a 'table' with their body as the flyer lays on top in a flat position.

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Back Bird Lift

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The flyer balances on the base's back with arms often extended like wings.

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Contact Improvisation

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A form of dance involving spontaneous movement and weight-sharing between partners.

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Helicopter Lift

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The base swings the flyer around their body horizontally, like helicopter blades.

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Pencil Turn

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Both dancers hold hands while one spins vertically like a pencil, usually the flyer.

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Cartwheel Lift

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The flyer performs a cartwheel while the base assists and supports the movement.

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Star Lift

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The flyer is lifted with limbs extended in a star shape, while the base supports from below.

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Stacked Lift

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One dancer supports another above them, who in turn supports another, creating a vertical stack.

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Lift - Overhead

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One dancer (the base) lifts the other dancer (the flyer) above their head.

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Cradle Lift

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The base cradles the flyer horizontally across their body as they lift.

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Shoulder Sit

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The flyer sits on the base's shoulder, balancing with their legs.

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Sustained Support

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Dancers interact in a sequence where the flyer is continuously supported by the base without touching the ground.

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Pitch Lift

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The base tosses the flyer into the air and catches them, often involving a rotation or flip.

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Reverse Lift

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The flyer is upside down with the base supporting them, often by the waist or legs.

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