9 Struttin' Turns： Pop Turn

COURSE: struttin-vol-ii-more-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the Pop Turn, a strutting move that involves opening from a partner and using arm connection to create a turn, building on previous courses.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Followers should slide their left arm down instead of keeping it wrapped around the leader during rotation.
• Maintain a frame with shoulders rolled back and down to avoid shoulder issues.
• Leaders should drop the elbow downward and bring it back to horizontal, not pointing upward, during the pop.
• Ensure both partners are in a balanced position without leaning before attempting the turn.
• Use the deepening arm connection to push off into the turn, creating it from the rotation.

REMEMBER:

• The key to the Pop Turn is the moment of arm compression and connection between partners.
• This turn is similar to previous lessons but uses the other arm to open up.
• Dancers should come out of a lean-to position to maintain balance before turning.
• The turn is generated from the existing rotation in the strutting style, requiring no extra effort.