4 Basic Inside Turn

COURSE: Basic Turns

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the basic inside turn in dance, focusing on stepping every beat and leading/following techniques for smooth execution.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders should open up their body and prepare with hands lifted for the turn.
• Step through the turn on a line, using directional energy rather than just rotation.
• Keep shoulders down and elbows relaxed, with the inside of the elbow visible during the turn.
• Leaders place their right hand behind the partner's back between the third and fourth counts to signal coming back together.
• Maintain palm-to-palm hand position throughout the turn and avoid sore wrists.

REMEMBER:

• The inside turn involves both rotational and directional energy compared to slower turns.
• Practice turning on a line, such as a floorboard, for better control and alignment.
• Hand technique is consistent with slower turns, emphasizing relaxed arm posture.
• Focus on stepping every beat to maintain rhythm and flow in the movement.