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title: 6 Side by side Suspended Pivot Turn
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches a side-by-side suspended pivot turn that builds on a previous move, with the key difference being an open hand connection that creates a more dramatic, stretched position.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders take one step less than in the previous version - step, step, shuparub, step, step.
- Followers maintain energy in the direction of movement rather than stopping next to the leader.
- Followers should think about 'melting' into the position with upper and lower body moving around the connection point.
- Practice with the feeling of nearly falling over to find the dramatic edge of the movement.
- Leaders use a big, dramatic step to propel themselves in front of the follower during the turn.

##REMEMBER
- The main difference from the previous move is not reconnecting the top hand, creating a more open position.
- The pivot turn happens simultaneously with the leader's step, which initiates the rotation.
- The connection becomes side-by-side with a sideways lean away from each other rather than front-facing counterbalance.
- The movement should feel dramatic, stretchy, and 'gooey' rather than safe and controlled.
- Followers use the leader's arm across their back as a reference point for body positioning.
