Spinning Top

advanced

also known as: Pencil spin

Follow's right hand is in a hammer hold behind their back. The leader, facing the follow, has a right-to-right connection. The lead steps to the left track and pulls the follow through a 2.5 turn, switching to the lead's left hand half way through.

Video examples (8)

Ben Morris (leader) &Victoria Henk (follower)

Ben Morris & Victoria Henk - Swingtzerland 2019 Pro Jack & Jill Show - Improv West Coast Swing Dance

KP Rutland (leader) &Bryn Anderson (follower)
Twerk It Like MileyBrandon Beal

KP Rutland & Bryn Anderson - 1st place Champions Jack&Jill Finals - Summer Hummer 2024

4:51 — 4:57 · 6sRight-to-right (handshake)
Thibault Ramirez (leader) &Tatiana Mollmann (follower)
Hips Don't LieShakira

Thibault Ramirez & Tatiana Mollmann - Invitational Jack&Jill - Budafest 2024 [FULL EXTENDED]

6:39 — 6:44 · 5sRight-to-right (handshake)
Ben Morris (leader) &Victoria Henk (follower)

Ben Morris & Victoria Henk - Invitational Jack&Jill - Budafest 2024 [FULL EXTENDED]

Ben Morris (leader) &Torri Zzaoui (follower)
StyleTaylor Swift

Ben Morris & Torri Zzaoui - Swingtzerland 2017 Champions Jack & Jill 1st Place

Robert Royston (leader) &Larisa Tingle (follower)
TalkingElderbrook

Swing Fling 2024 Champions Strictly Swing Robert Royston & Larisa Tingle

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Created Jul 12, 2026 · last edited 23d ago

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