3 Half Turn

COURSE: turning-techniques

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on executing half turns in dance, building on quarter turns by increasing rotation and practicing with different body torques and foot orientations.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Use your upper body as torque to initiate rotation during turns.
• Use your lower body or hips as torque for controlled turning movements.
• When stepping forward, turn towards the outside of your foot or pinky toe.
• When stepping backward, turn towards the inside of your foot or big toe.
• Reverse foot orientation by turning towards the big toe when stepping forward.
• Point to a wall and rotate your hand to face the opposite wall for spatial awareness.

REMEMBER:

• Half turns involve rotating from one wall to the opposite wall, increasing the challenge from quarter turns.
• Alternate between using upper and lower body as torque to develop versatile turning techniques.
• Pay attention to foot orientation, as it changes based on direction (forward or backward) and turn type.
• Practice drills to build muscle memory for inside turns and prepare for more complex movements.
• Maintain control and balance by coordinating steps with rotation in a fluid motion.
• The lesson progresses from basic drills to reversed footwork to enhance adaptability in turns.