4 Walking Outside Turn

COURSE: Basic Turns

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on performing the outside turn at a faster pace by stepping every beat, building on previous knowledge to enhance movement flow and energy.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Step for three counts and collect on the fourth to maintain rhythm.
• Leaders should use their whole body to communicate energy, not just arms.
• Followers should travel with the turn and feel the directional energy from the lead.
• End the turn in a more open position without coming back around in front.
• Practice transitioning from faster steps back to basics slowly.

REMEMBER:

• The change from stepping every two beats to every beat should be clear in the leader's body for the follower to feel.
• Energy in blues dancing is about whole-body engagement, not excessive speed.
• Guiding rather than pushing helps maintain connection during turns.
• Leaders should match their own steps to the desired rhythm to signal changes effectively.