Many Leaders use the Entrada step, that is to “Hook Behind” on “5”. Entrada means “Entrance” in English. It is a step that makes it easier to lead the Follow in the second half of many basic figures. The “Entrance” step opens a clear path for the Follow. The Entrada step is mostly used in right turning circular motion, depending
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The Hook Turn, also called Giro de Son, is mostly used by the Lead. But a Follow could use Hook Turns in hands-free free styling. The Double Hook Turn, Giro de Son Doble, is for the better Leads, and we see double turns often in show dances, in social dance demos as well as in social dancing. Despite the fact
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In order to do a successful traveling double turn, two times 360, the first turn must be spot on. The second turn is more difficult, that is, the start position of the second turn must be at least as good as for the first turn. If the exit from the first turn isn’t perfect, it does not make sense to
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The Two Step Spiral Turn is a common turn technique in Latin Ball Room, Latin Hustle, Salsa, Casino, Swing, Jazz, Country Two Step, etc. It is called “Two Step” because it takes two steps to complete a full 360 degree turn. The Two Step Spiral Turn is versatile: Equally good to the right and to the left, for the Follow
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