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title: 9 Struttin Turns： Pop Turn
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the Pop Turn, a strutting move that involves opening from a partner and using arm connection to create a turn, building on previous courses.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Followers should slide their left arm down instead of keeping it wrapped around the leader during rotation.
- Maintain a frame with shoulders rolled back and down to avoid shoulder issues.
- Leaders should drop the elbow downward and bring it back to horizontal, not pointing upward, during the pop.
- Ensure both partners are in a balanced position without leaning before attempting the turn.
- Use the deepening arm connection to push off into the turn, creating it from the rotation.

##REMEMBER
- The key to the Pop Turn is the moment of arm compression and connection between partners.
- This turn is similar to previous lessons but uses the other arm to open up.
- Dancers should come out of a lean-to position to maintain balance before turning.
- The turn is generated from the existing rotation in the strutting style, requiring no extra effort.
