Contra Dance Flourishes: How to Do an Elbow-Lock Variant on a Low Ceilidh Swing

Here's a variant of the elbow "swing" we learned in elementary school for square dance/Virginia Reel. We're not 10 anymore, so now we can generate a LOT more centrifugal force!

Dancers are Steven Roth and Ryan Holman.

CAUTION: This variant generates a surprising amount of speed and power. Do not use on frail dancers or ones with elbow/shoulder issues.

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Howto & Style

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