Moves From Hell (and why)

[David Bailey]

Inspired by the Room 101 thread...

I'll start you off:
1. Archie Spin:
Why? Because, despite all my efforts, trying to lead a woman by placing her palm up in the Official Manner, then twisting, it just didn't work for me, ever, in the class and especially in freestyle. It's awkward, it could be dangerous with the arm-twisting and speed involved, and it just can't be done in the approved manner.

It should be consigned to the seventh level of hell from whence it came.

The Rules:
First Rule: Only 1 move allowed to be hated at a time.
Second Rule: Give a good reason (no "because it's naff / pants / tacky" allowed, that's just your opinion, others may disagree)
Third Rule: You DO NOT talk about the Moves-from-Hell club.
OK, that last one's more of a guideline than yer actual rule...

Anyone else?

[Danielle]

thats easy, not sure what its called but its the move where the woman ends up with both hands held behind her back and is facing the man.

Its my most hated move cos firstly hardly any guys can lead it properly and its turns into a slight wrestling match sometimes, arms get twisted, very painful

Its quite close move, which i never usually have a problem with cos if i'm not comfortable with the guy doing a close move they are generally easily avoided by a gentle push away. This move doesn't allow you do that!!

You are well and truely trapped, hate it, hate it, hate it!!!!

[Msfab]

thats easy, not sure what its called but its the move where the woman ends up with both hands held behind her back and is facing the man.

Its my most hated move cos firstly hardly any guys can lead it properly and its turns into a slight wrestling match sometimes, arms get twisted, very painful

Its quite close move, which i never usually have a problem with cos if i'm not comfortable with the guy doing a close move they are generally easily avoided by a gentle push away. This move doesn't allow you do that!!

You are well and truely trapped, hate it, hate it, hate it!!!!

Danielle, something ive only ever tried once (accidentally of course ) was the gentle head butt! That soon got me untied!

[Danielle]

Danielle, something ive only ever tried once (accidentally of course ) was the gentle head butt! That soon got me untied!

now you're putting ideas in my head

[Sparkles]

Any move that involves the lady ducking (yes that's Ducking Simon R ) under the guy's arm. I never know they're coming, there doesn't seem to be a proper lead or signal for them and yet once committed the guy is always intent on going through with it - to the extent that I nearly get my head knocked off my shoulders .
Just can't, don't and won't do them!
S. x

[Lory]

Any move that involves the lady ducking (yes that's Ducking Simon R ) under the guy's arm.

I hate that move too, is it called something like the 'backwards tunnel'? (Adam and Rebecca did it in their Hustle routine in SDF ) I call it the 'being dragged thorough the hedge backwards' move! T
The trouble is, I never suspect it and always end up with the guy giving me a shove!

The other one, is the continuous Windmill thingy (where the man keeps swapping hands behind his back) the reason being, I never know if he's going to do 2, 4, 6 or even 8, so I hesitate between each one, which makes it feel naff! I suppose if I 'knew' how many he was intending to do, say 4, before we started, it wouldn't be too bad!

[SuzyQ]

Any move that involves the lady ducking (yes that's Ducking Simon R ) under the guy's arm. I never know they're coming, there doesn't seem to be a proper lead or signal for them and yet once committed the guy is always intent on going through with it - to the extent that I nearly get my head knocked off my shoulders .
Just can't, don't and won't do them!
S. x

why do guys insist on leading me into this move - I'm 6'2" for heaven's sake!!!
Always get bashed in the back of my head and it is very undignified!

[LMC]

That Columbian walky-thingy-whatsit. Because it's impossible to follow if your lead hasn't got a clue!

[Just Wiggle]

Not quite sure the name of the move.... but its a Manhattan variation where your arm somehow gets place behind your neck. It is very uncomfortable and has sent me on numerous occasions a little boss-eyed!

Also the Clock....always end up standing there like a lemon while the guy faffs about!

[Piglet]

Also the Clock....always end up standing there like a lemon while the guy faffs about!

What's the clock? Sounds interesting - and my head is just full of Joseph and Sadie's pendulum... Pray tell...

The only move that I can think of that is YUK is the one where the man is holding both of the ladies hands and has one behind his head and the other behind the ladies head in a double comb fashion. He drops one hand in front for the lady to drop her hand into and then does the same with the other. Although I feel uncomfortable with this move with some men I can do it with others and the yuck effect isn't there?

Sorry I have probably broken all the rules for this thread, so will go now with curly tail between my legs...

[Tessalicious]

thats easy, not sure what its called but its the move where the woman ends up with both hands held behind her back and is facing the man.

That would be David's favourite move, the straightjacket...
For me it would have to be that version of the 'backhander' which starts off really fast and brings the lady to a sudden stop before she has expended all her momentum - now I know its my fault because my balance is atrocious, but that move seems designed to make even the best dancer wobble on her feet.

[Andreas]

That would be David's favourite move, the straightjacket...
For me it would have to be that version of the 'backhander' which starts off really fast and brings the lady to a sudden stop before she has expended all her momentum - now I know its my fault because my balance is atrocious, but that move seems designed to make even the best dancer wobble on her feet.

Noble motion to take the blame but it is not only your fault. If the guy does not pull the hand down in the second phase you will have no chance but get off balance, wreck your shoulder and start shouting.

[jockey]

That would be David's favourite move, the straightjacket...
For me it would have to be that version of the 'backhander' which starts off really fast and brings the lady to a sudden stop before she has expended all her momentum - now I know its my fault because my balance is atrocious, but that move seems designed to make even the best dancer wobble on her feet.

That would be the "Screwdriver Stop" which can be found in my list of moves from heaven

[Lory]

Just thought of one that always makes me sigh

Reason....
NOT cos I don't like the look of it, but just cos I'm 'pants' at it!

It's the one when the girl straddles the guys knee and leans back, I watch some girls, with such envy, as they just seem to fold in half!

Although, I have to say, I only found out the other day, that all this time, I've been doing it completely wrong, ........ apparently, I'm supposed to get my right knee right in between the guys and actually 'sit' on his thigh!

Sounds like fun!

So I'm going to practice this weekend, with any poor unsuspecting victims at S'Port! And report back!

[Cruella]

Just thought of one that always makes me sigh

Reason....
NOT cos I don't like the look of it, but just cos I'm 'pants' at it!

It's the one when the girl straddles the guys knee and leans back, I watch some girls, with such envy, as they just seem to fold in half!

Although, I have to say, I only found out the other day, that all this time, I've been doing it completely wrong, ........ apparently, I'm supposed to get my right knee right in between the guys and actually 'sit' on his thigh!

Sounds like fun!

So I'm going to practice this weekend, with any poor unsuspecting victims at S'Port! And report back!

Hey Lory, we'll practice on each other cos i'm pants at that one too.

[Purple Sparkler]

Just thought of one that always makes me sigh

Reason....
NOT cos I don't like the look of it, but just cos I'm 'pants' at it!

It's the one when the girl straddles the guys knee and leans back, I watch some girls, with such envy, as they just seem to fold in half!

Although, I have to say, I only found out the other day, that all this time, I've been doing it completely wrong, ........ apparently, I'm supposed to get my right knee right in between the guys and actually 'sit' on his thigh!

Sounds like fun!

So I'm going to practice this weekend, with any poor unsuspecting victims at S'Port! And report back!

You mean seducers? But didn't I see you practicing one with Will at the Beach Party? They're in my Moves from Heaven list...but only with the right partner!

[David Bailey]

Although, I have to say, I only found out the other day, that all this time, I've been doing it completely wrong, ........ apparently, I'm supposed to get my right knee right in between the guys and actually 'sit' on his thigh!

Sounds like fun!

"Backbreaker"? Oh, so that's what it's called. Huh, live and learn.

That's definitely only one to do with someone you know very well. And if you don't know them by the start, you will by the end

[JoC]

It's the one when the girl straddles the guys knee and leans back, I watch some girls, with such envy, as they just seem to fold in half!

Just to throw another potential name into the pot here... I was thinking 'Lambada backbend'...

[Mr Cool]

Just thought of one that always makes me sigh

Reason....
NOT cos I don't like the look of it, but just cos I'm 'pants' at it!

It's the one when the girl straddles the guys knee and leans back, I watch some girls, with such envy, as they just seem to fold in half!

Although, I have to say, I only found out the other day, that all this time, I've been doing it completely wrong, ........ apparently, I'm supposed to get my right knee right in between the guys and actually 'sit' on his thigh!

Sounds like fun!

So I'm going to practice this weekend, with any poor unsuspecting victims at S'Port! And report back!

The move is is quite simple and is down to the lead 95% the man has to have good balance and the confibence to pull the lady in close. When done well the man can sweep the lady as low as he likes with no effort. I like the ladies head to almost touch the floor, this is a superb move not many can do it with panache. The move I personally hate is the rabbit move the lady backs through the mans arms i dont believe anyone can dance this move with style.

[Northants Girly]

Moves that involve your hands touching the guy's chest
(Sorry - don't know move names - but this can be done following a comb for example)

I feel really uncomfortable doing this especially with folk I don't know . . . . but there are always exceptions to the rule