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Contemporary Dance Partnering Basics
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Counterbalance
A weight-sharing movement where dancers rely on each other's weight to maintain balance.
Lift - Overhead
One dancer (the base) lifts the other dancer (the flyer) above their head.
Press Lift
The base uses their arms to press the flyer upwards, usually from the hips or torso.
Lunge Lift
The base lunges while lifting the flyer to the side or above.
Shoulder Sit
The flyer sits on the base's shoulder, balancing with their legs.
Fish Dive
The flyer dives forward with a curved back, while the base supports and guides the movement.
Pencil Turn
Both dancers hold hands while one spins vertically like a pencil, usually the flyer.
Table Lift
The base forms a 'table' with their body as the flyer lays on top in a flat position.
Sustained Support
Dancers interact in a sequence where the flyer is continuously supported by the base without touching the ground.
Contact Improvisation
A form of dance involving spontaneous movement and weight-sharing between partners.
Cradle Lift
The base cradles the flyer horizontally across their body as they lift.
Back Bird Lift
The flyer balances on the base's back with arms often extended like wings.
Helicopter Lift
The base swings the flyer around their body horizontally, like helicopter blades.
Cartwheel Lift
The flyer performs a cartwheel while the base assists and supports the movement.
Thread Lift
The flyer weaves through the base's limbs or body, often ending in a lift or aerial position.
Star Lift
The flyer is lifted with limbs extended in a star shape, while the base supports from below.
Corckscrew Lift
The flyer spins around the base's body vertically, ascending or descending, resembling a corkscrew.
Pitch Lift
The base tosses the flyer into the air and catches them, often involving a rotation or flip.
Reverse Lift
The flyer is upside down with the base supporting them, often by the waist or legs.
Stacked Lift
One dancer supports another above them, who in turn supports another, creating a vertical stack.
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