Rehearse a partner lift with assigned spotters
Practice the sequence you already learned for “Rehearse a partner lift with assigned spotters” until the order feels automatic. Drill dance-safety order from company / university-dance training. The lift is not taken to full height until the grip, spotters, and the down path are marked.
- Walk the grip at half-speed.
- Walk the base stance at half-speed.
- Assign spotters on the taught sides.
- Mark the down path.
- Set the crash mat if required.
- Take the lift to height only on a counted cue.
- Come down on the same count. Do not improvise a dismount.
- Stop the phrase if a grip slips. Do not ‘save it’ with a new hold.