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title: 2 Maintaining flow in turns
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on maintaining flow in partnered turns using the two-count basic step, aiming to avoid stopping during turns and achieve a continuous, controlled motion.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Follow your head and shoulders first to initiate a spiral motion down through the body.
- Use the free leg to pivot and guide the turn, keeping it continuous.
- Keep energy low in the hips and stay grounded to maintain balance and control.
- Practice turning on a line to control direction and avoid drifting.
- Relax the body and avoid rushing to match the music's timing.

##REMEMBER
- Maintain shoulder movement throughout the turn to prevent stopping and ensure flow.
- Involve the whole body in a spiral from head to feet for smooth rotation.
- Stay grounded and keep energy low to avoid becoming top-heavy and losing balance.
- Use the free leg as a subtle aid to help maintain consistent turning without breaking rhythm.
