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title: 8 Back to front
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on the 'Back to front' variation of the turning four corners, teaching how to exit and reconnect with a partner in opposition using clear signals and travel.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders can signal to stay in position by placing a hand on the partner's shoulder without continuing rotation.
- Followers can initiate the back-to-front walk by lowering the leader's arm onto their shoulder to indicate a change.
- Maintain eye contact and body language to stay connected when dancing in front-back positions.
- Travel forwards with momentum during the four corners to smoothly transition into the back-to-front walk.
- Reconnect by disconnecting and dancing until facing each other again, using an open breakaway moment.

##REMEMBER
- Clear non-verbal signals, like hand placement, are crucial for communicating intent during partner changes.
- Both leaders and followers can initiate the back-to-front variation from their respective turns.
- Keep energy and connection alive even when not in direct physical contact to maintain partnership awareness.
- Practice both leader-initiated and follower-initiated versions to build versatility in the dance.
