Natural spin turn
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.[1]
Footwork
The natural spin turn consists of the first half of a natural turn followed by an under-turned pivot.[2]
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 |
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 3/8 of a turn on steps 1-3 and 3/8 of a turn on 4-6.
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