Joe Lanza's acrobatic background prepared
him for his future acrobatic dancing.
Joe Lanza and Charlotte originating the
Overhead Throw,
1956
"'Tornillo' the hard way, balanced on right toe from standing position.
While Jan pulls me in a circle, I lower myself into a planch on one foot
and, after a few rotations on my right toe, raise myself up with my right
foot in an 'el'..."