Two Step Lady's Outside (Right) Turn
This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance figure, including timing, foot positions, movement and technique.
Man
Step |
Timing |
Feet Positions |
Amount of Turn |
Note |
1 |
S |
LF to side |
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At end of previous step last Q, Man opens Lady up to her right slightly to prep.
Man does not open his shoulder to L or PP. Only Lady opens up to R to PP.
On S, Man raises his L arm to lead Lady into Outside Turn. |
2 |
Q |
RF steps behind LF |
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Man's footwork is same as in basic. |
3 |
Q |
LF rocks in place |
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4 |
S |
RF to side |
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5 |
Q |
LF steps behind RF |
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6 |
Q |
RF rocks in place |
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Lady
Step |
Timing |
Feet Positions |
Amount of Turn |
Note |
1 |
S |
RF to fwd |
Turning to R
Full turn for the figure. |
At end of previous step last Q, Man opens Lady up to her right slightly to prep. That's why Lady's step on S is going to be fwd (instead of Side).
Lady is slightly Promenade Position. Man raises his arm, Lady steps fwd, prepare to turn under arm.
The figure completes a full turn |
2 |
Q |
LF fwd |
Continue to turn to R under raised R arm. |
RF stays in place |
3 |
Q |
Replaces weight onto RF (in place) |
Continue to turn to R |
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4 |
S |
LF to side |
Continue to turn to face partner |
Swivel RF. Resumes closed hold. (Or open hold if Man chooses.) |
5 |
Q |
RF steps behind LF |
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Back to basic action. |
6 |
Q |
LF rocks in place |
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