Natural spin turn
Encyclopedia
The natural spin turn is a ballroom dance
step used in the Waltz
. It is typically used to advance a couple 7/8ths of a turn down line of dance, although an underturned spin turn is also very useful for turning a corner. The natural spin turn is also considered an intermediary step toward learning pivots.
followed by an under-turned pivot
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Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television....
step used in the Waltz
Waltz
The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in time, performed primarily in closed position.- History :There are several references to a sliding or gliding dance,- a waltz, from the 16th century including the representations of the printer H.S. Beheim...
. It is typically used to advance a couple 7/8ths of a turn down line of dance, although an underturned spin turn is also very useful for turning a corner. The natural spin turn is also considered an intermediary step toward learning pivots.
Footwork
The natural spin turn consists of the first half of a natural turnNatural and reverse turns
A natural turn is a dance step in which the partners turn around each other clockwise. Its near-mirror counterpart is the reverse turn, which is turning to the counterclockwise....
followed by an under-turned pivot
Pivot turn
The term pivot turn or simply pivot refers to certain turning dance steps which may differ in different dance styles, with common character that the turn is a rotational movement of the whole body around one's own vertical axis, as if around a pivot. During the turn the foot swivels on the floor...
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Man (Leader)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RF fwd | Facing DW | Com to turn R |
| 2 | LF side | Backing DC | 1/4 between 1-2 |
| 3 | RF closes to LF | Backing LOD | 1/8 between 2-3 |
| 4 | LF back | Down LOD, toe turned in | 1/2 to R (pivot) |
| 5 | RF fwd in CBMP | Facing LOD | continue to turn |
| 6 | LF side and slightly back | Backing DC | continue to turn 3/8 between 5-6 |
Lady (follower)
| Step # | Foot Position | Alignment | Amount of Turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF Back | Backing DW | Com to turn R |
| 2 | RF side | Pointing LOD | 3/8 between 1-2 |
| 3 | LF closes to RF | Facing LOD | Body completes turn |
| 4 | RF fwd | Facing LOD | 1/2 to R (pivot) |
| 5 | LF back and slightly side | Backing LOD | continue to turn |
| 6 | RF diagonally forward | Facing DC | 3/8 between 5-6 |