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title: 4 Walking Outside Turn
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on performing the outside turn at a faster pace by stepping every beat, building on previous knowledge to enhance movement flow and energy.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Step for three counts and collect on the fourth to maintain rhythm.
- Leaders should use their whole body to communicate energy, not just arms.
- Followers should travel with the turn and feel the directional energy from the lead.
- End the turn in a more open position without coming back around in front.
- Practice transitioning from faster steps back to basics slowly.

##REMEMBER
- The change from stepping every two beats to every beat should be clear in the leader's body for the follower to feel.
- Energy in blues dancing is about whole-body engagement, not excessive speed.
- Guiding rather than pushing helps maintain connection during turns.
- Leaders should match their own steps to the desired rhythm to signal changes effectively.
