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title: 8 Turn into side dip I
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on combining an inside turn with a side dip, teaching leaders to signal followers to stop rotation and step sideways, and followers to respond with appropriate arm styling.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders: On count four, increase arm tone slightly to signal the follower to stop turning and step sideways.
- Followers: Feel for directional energy sideways and a subtle arm signal to indicate the change from turn to side step.
- Both partners: Open bodies to face the same direction on count four during the transition.
- Followers: Choose arm styling based on height; tall followers can reach over the top, shorter ones can keep arms across the body.
- Practice the sequence with counts: five, six, seven, and one, two, three, four, down, up, and step.

##REMEMBER
- The movement combines two known parts: an inside turn and a side dip, requiring smooth integration.
- Leaders use arm connection to control the follower's rotation and direct weight shift.
- Followers should adapt arm positions for comfort and aesthetics, considering partner height differences.
- Focus on subtle signals in the arm to communicate changes without disrupting flow.
