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

  • This step is step 8 of Left Turning Basic at the end.

• 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

  • Back to the last finishing part of Left Turning Basic

• 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

  • This step is step 8 of Left Turning Basic at the end.

• Q: RF crosses in front of LF

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

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

• 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.

  • Back to the last finishing part of Left Turning Basic

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

• Q: RF crosses in front of LF