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TheSuzie Q (alsoSusie Q,Suzy Q orSusy Q) is a dance step in theBig Apple,Lindy Hop,Salsa, and other dances. Inline dances this step is also known asheel twist (actually refers to step 2) orgrind walk. The step is also used injazz dance, and inSalsa shines.

The step originated from anovelty dance of the 1930s with the same name addressed in the 1936 songDoin' the Suzie-Q byLil Hardin Armstrong.

The origin of the name "Suzie Q" is uncertain.

• An obituary published inThe Salt Lake Tribune on September 21, 2008 for Susie Jane Dwyer (maiden name Quealy) (April 24, 1915 – September 17, 2008) of San Francisco makes the claim that "The popular song hit of the era, 'Doin' the Susie Q' was written in her honor."
• A December 12, 1936 news story^[1] claimed that the Suzie Q dance was introduced by two dancers from Georgia. The dancers had previously performed and introduced the dance atSyracuse, New York, but the audience misheard “Syracuse” as “Susie-Q.”

The feet perform alternating cross steps and side steps with swivel action, as follows.

• On 1, put the right foot on the heel across the left foot and put the weight on this heel, the toe being on the floor.
• On 2, swivel on the heel, the right toe swinging to the right, while doing a small step by the left foot to the side, almost in place or simply transferring the weight onto the left foot, or stepping slightly back.

Step 1 may also be accompanied with a light swivel of the left toe.

One may continue in one of the ways:

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times.
• or
  • On 3, step with the right foot to the right.
  • On 4, bring the left foot together or step across the right foot.
  • repeat steps 1, 2, 3, 4.
• or (change of direction)
  • On 3, step with the right foot to the right.
  • On 4, do nothing.
  • 5, 6, 7, 8 do any of the three patterns from the opposite foot.

InLindy Hop, Suzy Qs can be performed by couples, either facing each other inopen position, or side by side.

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