Episode 5: A selection of lifts
Chapter 1: Counterbalance (bridge)
This film shows a balance where two people rely on each other to maintain their shape; they hold the wrists of their partner and lean away.
Chapter 2: Spin on the back
This film shows how the previous counterbalance move can be developed further so that one of the dancers ends up spinning on their back on the floor.
Chapter 3: Counterbalance (back to back)
This film shows a balance where two people rely on each other to maintain their shape; they lean backwards into each other and then crease their hips into the floor.
Chapter 4: Table tops
This film shows a very easy position of strength which, when held, another partner can give their full weight to.
Chapter 5: Assisted flip
This film shows how a dancer can help their partner flip from a sitting position on the floor back up to a standing position.
Chapter 6: Hip hug
This film shows how a dancer can catch their partner and ending up holding them in a hug position just above their hips.
Chapter 7: Matrix jump
This film shows a jump where two dancers link arms and pull each other into a spin.
Chapter 8: Hip tilt
This film shows a lift where one dancer uses momentum to balance over their partner's hip.
Chapter 9: Superman lift
This film shows a lift where one dancer holds their partner at chest height.
