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Turns

KEY NOTES

  • Remember to use a “finger touch” hold. If you hold your partner’s hand too tightly you will hurt her without being aware of it.
  • Leader, if you are turning your follower bring your hand at the proper height (Just above the lady’s eyebrow) with the palm towards the ground and the middle finger pointing to the ground. Lead by going around the follower’s head.
  •  Leader, if you are turning yourself, your hand should open flat with the palm facing the ceiling. 
  • Follower, don’t turn unless you are clearly led to turn.

TODAY’S TIP

Practice first on a count. The leader should count out loud 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4… and you should both mark the beat.

Then practice with the metronome at your song’s Beats Per Minute (If you are unsure what that means click here)

Finally practice with music.