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title: TOP TIPS： Reconnecting after a turn
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson provides top tips for leaders and followers on how to smoothly reconnect after a turn in open dance positions, focusing on connection types, timing, and body mechanics.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders should reconnect as soon as possible after a turn by identifying the desired connection type, such as close embrace or side-by-side.
- Followers should use their head and shoulders to lead the turn, creating a spiral for more space and time to reconnect.
- For height differences, followers can use the 'tulip' technique by sending the arm up with the elbow down and dropping it over the other side.
- Leaders should connect early to signal readiness, allowing followers to prepare their arm for reconnection.

##REMEMBER
- Understanding the desired connection type helps leaders plan reconnection after a turn.
- Early connection from leaders is crucial for followers to anticipate and prepare for reconnection.
- Body mechanics, like leading with the head, prevent trapped situations and facilitate smoother transitions.
