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title: 3 Side By Side Free Turn I
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the Side By Side Free Turn I, focusing on executing a coordinated turn while maintaining connection and transitioning smoothly between positions.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders should face the direction they're about to go on step four for clear preparation.
- Followers should step a fraction after leaders to allow reconnection into side-by-side.
- During turns, look for your partner to avoid collisions and reconnect smoothly.
- Leaders should let go of hands by turning their body, not pushing, to lead the turn.
- For a closed position, leaders place hands on the partner's left side earlier in the turn.
- Followers should keep arms at mid-center level to reconnect above the leader's arm.

##REMEMBER
- Maintain an upright posture and look forward or at your partner to stay balanced.
- The body leads the turn, with followers matching the leader's movement naturally.
- Avoid stepping too soon as a follower to give the leader time to reconnect.
- Hands should be kept low and relaxed during the turn for better control.
- Turning tips apply to both leaders and followers for smoother coordination.
- Practice the move with music to build rhythm and fun into the dance.
