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Throwouts (dance)
Throwouts are variations from Balboa and are also known as Toss-outs. The main idea is that the follower moves to arm's distance from the lead. Usually this is done from a comearound. On the 5–6, the lead lets go with his right arm, and the follow naturally moves apart. Then on count 7, the lead can begin another variation. There are many Balboa swing out variations: * Swing outs: On counts 7–8, the lead and follow both kick and hold, the lead brings the follow into a comearound where they close on 3–4, then release and return to open position on the 7–8. * Outer turn: On counts 7–8, the lead brings the follow forward, but blocks on the 1, leading to and outer turn or double turn, which returns to open position on the 7. * Follow shine: Usually the lead moves toward and around the follow on counts 7, 8, 1, and 2. In this variation the lead holds still on those counts and then does a comeaound on 3. Swing dance moves {{dance-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balboa (dance)
The Balboa is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. History Balboa came from Southern California during the 1920s. ''Balboa'' is named after the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California, where the dance was invented. The Balboa Pavilion, and the Rendezvous Ballroom are credited as the birthplaces of Balboa when dance floors became so crowded that dancers invented a dance to swing music that could be danced in place. Balboa dancing continued in California throughout the twentieth century and spread around the world to the present day. In 1978, two long-time Balboa dancers, Hal and Marge Takier, started a twice-a-month Balboa dance at a Bobby McGee's restaurant in Newport Beach. Dancers who danced at the Bobby McGee's Balboa nights and video footage from there became highly influential in informing the Balboa dance as it is done today. Two styles of modern Balboa dance developed, "Pure Bal" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |