Traveling Left Turn

Two Step Traveling Left Turn

This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance figure, including timing, foot positions, movement and technique.

This figure extends Left Turning Basic to travel longer distance on the floor.

Man

  • Q: RF to side, slightly back

  • Q: LF crosses in front of RF

  • S: RF back | Continue to turn L

    • Because of the continuous L turn, the typical RF side step becomes a back step.

    • This is essentially Lady's part in Left Turning Basic.

  • Q: LF side, slightly back | Continue to turn L

  • Q; RF crosses in front of LF | Continue to turn L

    • Traveling to Man's left side now.

  • S: LF fwd in between Lady's legs | Continue to turn L

  • Q: RF to side, slightly back

  • Q: LF crosses in front of RF

    • Could repeat from step #10 to extend traveling even longer. Or simply finish with basic or continue with other figures.

Lady

  • Q: LF to side

  • Q: RF crosses in front of LF

  • S: LF forward in between Man's feet | Continue to turn L

  • Q: RF side | Continue to turn L

  • Q: LF crosses in front of RF | Continue to turn L

    • Traveling to Lady's right side.

  • S: RF back, slightly to the side | Continue to turn L.

  • Q: LF to side | Travel to Lady's left side

  • Q: RF crosses in front of LF