Of course, it will be easy to lead this lovely "International-style" turn with your body, not just the frame itself. For the leaders..... The figure usually starts with 1-3 of the Natural Turn. The "spin" takes place on steps 4-5 as you "pivot right", and then, the back step on 6 to end the figure. Stride rather strongly back on step 4--and at the same time, and use CBMP (hip will turn to the R) on steps 4-5, in order to make the spin "effortless"--leading-wise.
Your lessons are so advanced! (toes / heel part) I'm learning traditional dances since november and still cannot do it properly enough. Your lessons helps a lot! Thank you
Nice as usual...you are soooooo helpful.....after 55 year interlude....I am back with a wonderful professional and teacher and you have become a wonderful addition to both my training regime and an excellent augmentation to my teachers guidance.
I know the Natural Spin Turn. The mantra is - steps 1-3 - regular natural turn action. On steps 4 to 5 - a bit of an extra pivot to R on first LF and then RF (as if you are overturning something - but generally the amount is 3/8 more of an extra pivot on steps 4-5), and then a step-back on LF - without closing the feet. So the figure has a continuity ending. The rise and fall in steps 4-6 are the same. Rise at start of step 4 in the commencing "spin turn" - and at the end of the spin turn, lower at end of step 6.
I also observed your amalgamation with the Spin Turn: Natural Spin Turn > Back Closed Change (roughly steps 4-6 of a Reverse Turn) > Forward Closed Change. Repeated 2 more times. Last time concludes with final spinout of Lady to acknowledge the audience if this was a dancesport situation. But in this situation be sure you only do that as the music ends - not before. (That is - not too early)
Dear Natalia, thanks for your question. Yes, Natural Spin Turn in Quickstep is very similar to Waltz. There are differences in timing or rhythm and rise and fall. Rhytm in Quickstep is SQQSSS. Hope it helps. Egils
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1:16 Man's step
1:47 Man's footwork
2:20 Lady's step
2:49 Lady's Footwork
3:17 Lead&Follow
3:56 Tips
5:15 To music
5:55 End
Of course, it will be easy to lead this lovely "International-style" turn with your body, not just the frame itself.
For the leaders.....
The figure usually starts with 1-3 of the Natural Turn. The "spin" takes place on steps 4-5 as you "pivot right", and then, the back step on 6 to end the figure.
Stride rather strongly back on step 4--and at the same time, and use CBMP (hip will turn to the R) on steps 4-5, in order to make the spin "effortless"--leading-wise.
Your lessons are so advanced! (toes / heel part) I'm learning traditional dances since november and still cannot do it properly enough. Your lessons helps a lot! Thank you
Nice as usual...you are soooooo helpful.....after 55 year interlude....I am back with a wonderful professional and teacher and you have become a wonderful addition to both my training regime and an excellent augmentation to my teachers guidance.
Lovely video to learn from and to watch. What is the name of the tune please??!
Great explanation, thank you!
You're welcome!
I know the Natural Spin Turn. The mantra is - steps 1-3 - regular natural turn action. On steps 4 to 5 - a bit of an extra pivot to R on first LF and then RF (as if you are overturning something - but generally the amount is 3/8 more of an extra pivot on steps 4-5), and then a step-back on LF - without closing the feet. So the figure has a continuity ending.
The rise and fall in steps 4-6 are the same. Rise at start of step 4 in the commencing "spin turn" - and at the end of the spin turn, lower at end of step 6.
I also observed your amalgamation with the Spin Turn: Natural Spin Turn > Back Closed Change (roughly steps 4-6 of a Reverse Turn) > Forward Closed Change. Repeated 2 more times. Last time concludes with final spinout of Lady to acknowledge the audience if this was a dancesport situation. But in this situation be sure you only do that as the music ends - not before. (That is - not too early)
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Thanks for the Video, it finally solved my Problem with this Figure and i can now carry on with my education as Dance Teacher.
Dear Egils, can we apply the same approach when teaching the Natural Spin Turn in Quickstep? Is there any difference in execution? Thank you.
Dear Natalia, thanks for your question. Yes, Natural Spin Turn in Quickstep is very similar to Waltz. There are differences in timing or rhythm and rise and fall. Rhytm in Quickstep is SQQSSS. Hope it helps. Egils
Master?are u kidding?there is a place for the stupid like myself u know but thanks.