Right Turning Basic

Right Turning Basic (w/ Lady's Roll)

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

Man

• S: LF to side

  • Normal basic

• Q: RF crosses behind LF

• Q: LF rocks in place

• S: RF to side

  • Start prepping. Opening lady slightly to her R.

• Q: LF replaces weight

• Q: RF replace, slightly forward | Start turning to R

• S: LF back, slightly to side | Continue to turn to R, 90 degree turned. After turning, stepping LF back, slightly to side

  • Optionally, lead Lady's to an Outside (Right) Roll by raising L arm, leading Lady's R arm over her head to her R.

• Q: RF to side, slightly back

  • (optionally turn another half turn to R)

  • Travel to Man's right side.

• Q: LF crosses in front of RF

  • Next step is RF to side on S.

Lady

• S: RF to side

  • Normal basic

• Q: LF steps behind RF

• Q: RF rocks in place

• S: LF to side

  • Man opens Lady to her R, into PP, prep.

• Q: RF crosses in back of LF

• Q: LF replaces weight | Body start turning to R

  • Body turning to R, next step is going to be a forward step.

• S: RF fwd, in between Man's feet | Body turning to R

  • Turned 90 to R from beginning.

  • Optionally, if Man raises his L arm to lead Lady into Outside (Right) Turn, Lady completes a full turn over QQ, traveling to left, Man's right side.

• Q: LF to side

  • (optionally continue to turn another half turn)

  • Travel to Lady's left side

• Q: RF crosses in front of LF

  • Next step is LF to side on S.