Lady's Outside (Right) Turn

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

  • S: LF to side

    • 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.

  • Q: RF steps behind LF

    • Man's footwork is same as in basic.

  • Q: LF rocks in place

  • S: RF to side

  • Q: LF steps behind RF

  • Q: RF rocks in place

Lady

  • 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

  • Q: LF fwd | Continue to turn to R under raised R arm.

    • RF stays in place

  • Q: Replaces weight onto RF (in place) | Continue to turn to R

  • S: LF to side | Continue to turn to face partner

    • Swivel RF.

    • Resumes closed hold. (Or open hold if Man chooses.)

  • Q: RF steps behind LF

    • Back to basic action.

  • Q: LF rocks in place