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SWIVET - (A 2 count dance term)Originally coined as a dance term in 1987 by dance choreographer Chris Hookie in the choreography of his partner dance the "DC Walk". Swivet is a combination of a swivel (toe of one foot) and a pivot (heel of the other foot (thus "Swiv-et"). Twist heel of one foot and ball of other to side. The first count of a left or right face. Feet remaining parallel, then twist back to center.It is an isolated foot movement from the hips on down- no upper body movement; (e.g. "Swivet Right" - On ball of Left and heel of Right, swivel Left heel left and Right toes right (ct. 1). Then return to center (ct. 2). Heel and toes should be moved at approximately 45 degree angle).

Note For Editors: The dance description for DC Walk was first published in a 1988 edition of country Dance Lines Magazine, Country Dance Lines Magazine is no longer in existence but examples of the magazine can be seen at the link below.

http://www.gocountrydancing.com/country-dance-lines-magazines/

Several Websites and dance description depositories have a description of the DC Walk partner dance with the utilization of the term "Swivet" in the description see two examples below.

https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/dc-walk-p-ID58123.aspx http://www.arjjazedance.free-online.co.uk/dc_walk.htm and I have a copy of the original dance sheet of the DC Walk that includes a definition of was a "Swivet" is in the comment section. But, I can not find a link where I can add an attachment. If you would like a copy of the dance sheet, let me know and I will send it to you.