Crossovers are classic moves from Balboa (dance)

Balboa (dance)

Balboa today is commonly used both as a term to describe a fusion of dances that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s, and also referring to a specific dance from that era that was the original Balboa .The original Balboa dance is a form of swing dance that started as early...

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The pattern is back - together - forward with a quick - quick - slow rhythm,
or the down-hold rhythm.

Lead:

1. - Step back left 45 degrees with left foot, leaving follow behind (allow arms to extend)
2. - Step back with right foot, bringing feet together.
3. - Step forward with left foot, crossing it over right foot, and bring follow back in to original position.
4. - Hold.
5. - Step back right 45 degrees with right foot, leaving follow behind (allow arms to extend).
6. - Step back with left foot, bringing feet together.
7. - Step forward with right foot, crossing it over left foot, and bring follow back in to original position.
8. - Hold.

Crossovers can be done where both are going to the same side, or they are alternating.

Crossovers also include swivels and fall off the log.

See also Lollies (dance), Throwouts (dance)

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...

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