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title: 1 Top Tips for Turning on a Line
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson provides top tips for turning on a line, focusing on techniques useful for followers and leads to improve control and balance during turns.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Look towards the direction you want to turn to guide your movement.
- Maintain your pulse to stay connected to the music and control turning speed.
- Stay grounded by keeping energy down and connected to the floor.
- Keep weight slightly forwards to avoid accidentally sending it back.
- Step on a visible line on the floor to ensure feet travel straight.

##REMEMBER
- Your head guides your body, so looking where you want to go helps achieve straight turns.
- Keeping a pulse enhances connection with your partner and music for better control.
- Staying grounded prevents rising onto toes and improves balance during turns.
- Maintaining forward or neutral weight aids in balance and prevents falling backwards.
- Practicing on a line helps develop consistent foot placement for accurate turns.
