1 Top Tips for Turning on a Line

COURSE: catches

FOCUS: This lesson provides top tips for turning on a line, focusing on techniques useful for followers and leads to improve control and balance during turns.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Look towards the direction you want to turn to guide your movement.
• Maintain your pulse to stay connected to the music and control turning speed.
• Stay grounded by keeping energy down and connected to the floor.
• Keep weight slightly forwards to avoid accidentally sending it back.
• Step on a visible line on the floor to ensure feet travel straight.

REMEMBER:

• Your head guides your body, so looking where you want to go helps achieve straight turns.
• Keeping a pulse enhances connection with your partner and music for better control.
• Staying grounded prevents rising onto toes and improves balance during turns.
• Maintaining forward or neutral weight aids in balance and prevents falling backwards.
• Practicing on a line helps develop consistent foot placement for accurate turns.