Top Tip： Hands and Arms in Turns

COURSE: top-tips

FOCUS: This lesson provides top tips for effectively using hands and arms during dance turns, focusing on maintaining connection and preventing injury.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Let hands move naturally to a comfortable position while maintaining connection during turns.
• Leaders should ensure the follower's hand is always in front of their forehead during turns.
• Relax arms after initiating a turn to avoid over-leading.
• Followers should always see the inside of their elbow to keep arms in the right place.
• Imagine the shoulder blade going down as the arm goes up to avoid lifting the shoulder.
• Look into the direction of the turn to maintain balance and awareness.

REMEMBER:

• Keep arms totally relaxed to prevent injury and ensure smooth movement.
• Maintain visual connection with the inside of your elbow to avoid arm misplacement.
• Think of the shoulder joint as a wheel to promote proper arm mechanics.
• Avoid looking at the floor or in the wrong direction to prevent imbalance.
• Let hands dance naturally to enhance connection and flow during turns.