Michael and Evita teach a Lindy Hop Pop Turn Variation: Grapevine - Swing Dance Moves

Evita and Michael really enjoy incorporating figures from other partnered dances into their swing dancing. In this video lesson they put a fun ending on an intermediate/advanced move - the Pop Turn.
We think this figure is already a challenging move, but if you're looking to add some spice to your Pop Turn, this is a great one for you!
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[@peterandrewwilson976]

I remember you two teaching that in Henley UK many years ago. Took a while but I got it. Very nice move.

[@peterandrewwilson976]

And it's kind of a mix between a tango ocho (figure of eight) movement and a gyro (pronounced 'hero') really. In the gyro the lead sends the follow around clockwise or anti-clockwise with those behind-front steps.

[@cellardoor70]

WOW this is fantastic material! I've always loved the grapevine. Now I have something new to torment my follow with :))

[@ananditaiyer1927]

It's just amazing, how you describe every small detail. It just helps so much. Thank you guys❤

[@ashokthirumurthi1958]

Brilliant sequence, so well taught that I learned the transition to and from the grapevine well enough to apply to the variations. Thanks so much!

[@JSDJerry]

yes! A molinete (in tango) that is a grapevine in a circle. We do it in Foxtrot as well.

[@kenny1394]

Wow. This is awesome

[@hewhosits]

I think that's a giro in tango. Lovely move.