4 Turn into Lunge I

COURSE: dips-tricks

FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to transition from a turn into a lunge, focusing on body rotation, connection, and footwork to achieve a smooth close embrace.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders rotate their body slightly to prepare the follower without using arm pressure.
• Followers step directly under their body during the turn to maintain alignment.
• Leaders reconnect hands as soon as they see the follower's back to control distance.
• Practice the turn along a line on the floor to test alignment and consistency.
• On the fourth step, initiate the swing back to prepare for the lunge while entering close embrace.

REMEMBER:

• Use body movement, not arms, to lead rotation and maintain a parallelogram shape in preparation.
• Early connection helps leaders control the distance and travel together with followers during the turn.
• The transition into close embrace and lunge should be smooth, with attention to arm placement and timing.