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title: 11 Free Turns
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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 teaches free turns in dance, focusing on executing outside and inside turns without hand connections, and how to seamlessly reconnect afterwards.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders lead free outside turns without lifting the left hand and let go as the follower starts rotating.
- Followers maintain the pathway set by the leader by looking in the direction of travel and keeping posture slightly forward.
- Keep arms at an available height during free turns to allow for easy reconnection with the partner.
- For free inside turns, leaders step back to initiate the turn, relying on existing body rotation in the follower.
- Ensure rotation is present in the body before leading a free inside turn to avoid walking straight forward.
- Practice transitioning from a slow outside turn into a free inside turn without stopping.

##REMEMBER
- Free turns involve letting go of hand connections while maintaining body rotation and momentum.
- Communication through body positioning and eye direction helps maintain alignment during turns.
- Arm placement is crucial for seamless reconnection after a free turn.
- Leaders should focus on stepping and body movement rather than pulling to lead free turns effectively.
- Followers must keep their pulse and posture to avoid imbalance during rotation.
- Free turns allow for creative variations and smooth integration into dance sequences.
