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Travelling Turn (CW, Starting on S5) in Detail sn0125, Rev 1 (2009/03/08)

  • Only Follower's footwork is shown.
  • All the turns flow into each other. Do not stop at the end of one turn to start the next turn.
  • As a guide Follower's feet are approx. 4" (10cm) apart while they are turning.
  • These are general instructions on how to do a CW Travelling Turn. Some details may change depending on the relevant move. For instance, the angle of turn on a particular step may have to increase or decrease.
  • diagram The diagram S4 shows the preceding position:

S5) Travelling Turn start:

Follower turns 180° CW pivoted on the ball of their right foot while stepping in the 'direction of travel' onto the ball of their left foot.

S6) Follower turns 180° CW pivoted on the ball of their left foot while stepping in the 'direction of travel' onto the ball of their right foot.

S7) Travelling Turn end:

Follower turns 180° CW pivoted on the ball of their right foot while stepping in the 'direction of travel' onto the ball of their left foot.

S8) Pause. Follower transfers all their weight onto their left foot.

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