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