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title: 3 Half Turn
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on executing half turns in dance, building on quarter turns by increasing rotation and practicing with different body torques and foot orientations.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Use your upper body as torque to initiate rotation during turns.
- Use your lower body or hips as torque for controlled turning movements.
- When stepping forward, turn towards the outside of your foot or pinky toe.
- When stepping backward, turn towards the inside of your foot or big toe.
- Reverse foot orientation by turning towards the big toe when stepping forward.
- Point to a wall and rotate your hand to face the opposite wall for spatial awareness.

##REMEMBER
- Half turns involve rotating from one wall to the opposite wall, increasing the challenge from quarter turns.
- Alternate between using upper and lower body as torque to develop versatile turning techniques.
- Pay attention to foot orientation, as it changes based on direction (forward or backward) and turn type.
- Practice drills to build muscle memory for inside turns and prepare for more complex movements.
- Maintain control and balance by coordinating steps with rotation in a fluid motion.
- The lesson progresses from basic drills to reversed footwork to enhance adaptability in turns.
