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title: 4 Turn into Lunge I
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches how to transition from a turn into a lunge, focusing on body rotation, connection, and footwork to achieve a smooth close embrace.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders rotate their body slightly to prepare the follower without using arm pressure.
- Followers step directly under their body during the turn to maintain alignment.
- Leaders reconnect hands as soon as they see the follower's back to control distance.
- Practice the turn along a line on the floor to test alignment and consistency.
- On the fourth step, initiate the swing back to prepare for the lunge while entering close embrace.

##REMEMBER
- Use body movement, not arms, to lead rotation and maintain a parallelogram shape in preparation.
- Early connection helps leaders control the distance and travel together with followers during the turn.
- The transition into close embrace and lunge should be smooth, with attention to arm placement and timing.
