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Originally Posted by DavidY I've an idea that this used to be considered by Ceroc as a Beginner's Move in Olden Days. Pretty sure it's not a Beginner's move any more though - I guess it's classified as Intermediate now, but probably only taught very rarely as it's such a simple move. |
No, you're right - it is still a beginners move in fact, but is never really taught with enough advice for the ladies about tension for it ever to work beyond a level of 'ooh, he pushed his hand down, I suppose I'd better see if I can spin' for the beginners that learn it, and most people stop doing it as soon as they have the alternatives because it's just too hard. That and, as a beginner, it's terrifying to have to let go of your partner for very long, because they're your only lifeline, so these types of moves, along with cerocspins, are usually dropped pretty quickly.
Maybe we would benefit from a mini-revamp of beginners moves - for example, removing one of the pushspin variations and replacing it with the sway.