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title: 4 Basic Inside Turn
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## 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.
