9 Four Corners with Momentum

COURSE: four-corners-special

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on adding faster turns into the four corners momentum pattern, teaching both leaders and followers how to execute and lead turns on both sides while maintaining momentum and connection.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Keep your feet small and directly under your body during the turn to maintain balance.
• Followers should look at the leader while turning to track them and stay connected.
• Leaders use the right hand to signal reconnection after the turn to guide back into four corners.
• Practice the turn slowly first, then gradually increase speed as it feels comfortable.
• For turns on the left side, step under the body with the left leg first, then the right, looking over the shoulder.

REMEMBER:

• The turn relies on momentum from the four corners pattern to rotate the body smoothly.
• Maintain balance by keeping steps small and under the hips, especially during fast turns.
• Reconnection after the turn is signaled by hand placement to transition back into four corners.
• It's normal to find one side harder; practice the weaker side more to improve.