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The Suzie Q (or Suzy Q or Susy Q) is a dance step in the Big Apple, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and other dances. In line dances this step is also known as heel twist (actually refers to step 2) or grind walk. The step is also used in jazz dance, and in Salsa shines.
The step originated from a novelty dance of the 1930s with the same name addressed in the 1936 song Doin' the Suzie-Q by Lil Hardin Armstrong.
The origin of the name "Suzie Q" is uncertain.
The feet perform alternating cross steps and side steps with swivel action, as follows.
Step 1 may also be accompanied with a light swivel of the left toe.
One may continue in one of the ways:
In Lindy Hop, Suzy Qs can be performed by couples, either facing each other in open position, or side by side.
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The Suzie Q (or Suzy Q or Susy Q) is a dance step in the Big Apple, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and other dances. In line dances this step is also known as heel twist (actually refers to step 2) or grind walk. The step is also used in jazz dance, and in Salsa shines.
The step originated from a novelty dance of the 1930s with the same name addressed in the 1936 song Doin' the Suzie-Q by Lil Hardin Armstrong.
The origin of the name "Suzie Q" is uncertain.
The feet perform alternating cross steps and side steps with swivel action, as follows.
Step 1 may also be accompanied with a light swivel of the left toe.
One may continue in one of the ways:
In Lindy Hop, Suzy Qs can be performed by couples, either facing each other in open position, or side by side.