Flash Dance

Rides are commonly known as "Flash Dance". They can typically be found at carnivals, but can also exist at amusement parks such as the Flying Bobs at DelGrosso's Amusement Park, KonTiki at Six Flags New England and at Coney Island (Cincinnati) and Matterhorn at Cedar Point and Lake Winnepesaukah. The carnival rides are typically transported on two trucks. One is for the ride itself, and the other is for the swinging cars. All rides are essentially similar in concept, but have varying designs. Cars typically move forward and backward at varying intervals during the ride.

The Allan Herschell Company made the first "Flash Dance" in the 1960s. Chance-Morgan currently manufactures a few versions, called the "Alpine Bobs" or "Thunder Bolt." Mack manufactures the Matterhorn, Feria Swing, and Petersburg Schilitenfahrt (Sleigh Ride).