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title: 8 Close Embrace Rotation%4A Clockwise
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches clockwise rotation in close embrace, focusing on turning efficiently around the leader's right leg as the axis while maintaining posture and connection.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Chase your tail by looking over the right shoulder to practice turning on the spot.
- Maintain an upright posture with feet close together to turn around one axis.
- Keep a steady pulse throughout the rotation for rhythm and flow.
- Film yourself to check if feet are traveling too much during the turn.
- Initiate the exit with a swooping leg motion on count eight, adding energy for a fancy exit.
- Relax the legs like puppets to allow smooth transmission of movement from the leader.

##REMEMBER
- The leader's right leg serves as the axis for the clockwise rotation to ensure efficiency.
- Close proximity and upright posture prevent turning around multiple axes and aid connection.
- Rotational energy from the turn should continue into the exit for a natural contra body motion.
- Followers must stay relaxed to feel and respond to the leader's initiation without tension.
- Exits can be varied in timing, such as extending the swooping move over multiple counts for musicality.
- Practice with filming helps align visual feedback with physical sensation for improvement.
