Turn the leader counterclockwise while the follower maintains the basic rhythm.
How To Execute A Left Turn To Yourself As A Leader 🕺
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Description
Turn the leader counterclockwise while the follower maintains the basic rhythm.
Use On1 timing: six regular weight changes on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 unless an explicitly counted spin recovery, syncopation or held accent is described. Rotation without a step does not add a weight transfer.
This is a slow six-step learning version; do not yank a held hand behind your back.
Instructions
Lead
1
Beat 1: Step left forward with weight. Release any connection that would twist.
2
Beat 2: Replace onto right and begin turning counterclockwise.
3
Beat 3: Step left around with weight, continuing the turn.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step right around with weight.
7
Beat 6: Step left around with weight toward your partner.
8
Beat 7: Step right underneath you with weight to finish one full counterclockwise turn; offer a hand.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Follow
1
Beat 1: Step right back with weight.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto left.
3
Beat 3: Close right underneath you with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step left forward with weight.
7
Beat 6: Replace weight onto right.
8
Beat 7: Close left underneath you with weight.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Lead Direction
Make the turn from your own feet; reconnect after completing it.
Tips
This is a slow six-step learning version; do not yank a held hand behind your back.
Practice slowly with small steps and keep your own supporting balance.
Common Mistakes
Holding fingers tightly so the connection cannot swivel or release.
Continuing a turn after losing the shared rhythm or your own balance.
