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Left on Five Turn

Definition

On 5, instead of stepping to the back, you step to the front and do a left turn, the inverted version of your right turn.

Preview of the Half Turns module
Preview of the Half Turns module

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Half Turns, a module of Salsa On1 101

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

A left turn on 5, 6, 7, then the half right half left turn and its full version.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Left on Five Turn. On 5, instead of stepping to the back, you step to the front and do a left turn, the inverted version of your right turn.

  • Angle left on 5, go to the back on 6, finish on 7.

Lesson 2.

Half Right Half Left Turn. Turn right on 1, 2 and, instead of finishing your turn, step 3 to the back, then on 5, 6, 7 turn half a turn left to the front.

Right Left Turn. Finish your right turn on 1, 2, 3, then go straight into a 5, 6, 7 left turn.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

  1. Left on Five Turn
  2. Half Right Half Left, then sharper
  3. Full turns, right then left
  4. All three again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

  • On 6, be on your toe so you pivot better.
  • Spot so you don't get dizzy.
  • Close the arms to help you spin.
  • Make it sharper: delay the spin on 2.

💡 Drill it: make sure you land on 7.

🎯 Community

Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.

Related moves

  • Half Right Half Left Turn
  • Right Left Turn
  • Right Turn
  • Left Turn
  • Inside Turn
  • Outside Turn
  • Double Turn
  • Axle Turn (Partnerwork)

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