The natural spin turn is a
ballroom dance step used in the
waltz
The waltz ( ), meaning "to roll or revolve") is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple ( time), performed primarily in closed position.
History
There are many references to a sliding or gliding dance that would evolve into the w ...
. It is typically used to advance a couple 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.
Technique
The natural spin turn consists of the first half of a
natural turn followed by an under-turned pivot.
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/ref>[The Ballroom Technique; Moore, Alex (2006). Published by ISTD ASIN: B000PH46KI.]
;Leader (man)
;Follower (lady)
Underturned spin
The underturned spin is a useful variation on the natural spin turn that allows a leader to navigate a corner. The step is identical to the natural spin turn but only rotates of a turn on the pivot (beat 4) instead of , and of a turn on 4 to 6 instead of .
References
External links
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{{Standard waltz
Waltz dance moves