5 Followers Turn

COURSE: four-corners-special

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on executing a four-corners turn within a dance sequence, specifically teaching how to transition from opposition into an inside turn and back to opposition.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Leaders step onto their left and rotate their body to lead the inside turn.
• Followers should take small steps and maintain the basic step-touch movement during the turn.
• Leaders connect the left hand to the follower's right side to initiate the turn.
• At the end of the turn, leaders drop and release the arm to signal a change.
• Practice the sequence starting in close position, moving into opposition, then the turn, and back to opposition.

REMEMBER:

• Ensure both partners maintain the basic step-touch to correctly execute the turn and return to opposition.
• The inside turn involves moving the arms between bodies and rotating, with leaders using body rotation to guide direction.
• Followers should keep hips moving with a larger scoop to the left to aid rotation during the turn.
• Leaders should have the follower's arm pre-available for easy connection when leading the turn.