Practice two compact clockwise leader rotations while the follower keeps time.
Double Right Turn Salsa Footwork
Salsa Bachata UK · 1 of 3
Description
Practice two compact clockwise leader rotations while the follower keeps time.
Use On1 timing: six regular weight changes on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 unless an explicitly counted spin recovery, syncopation or held accent is described. Rotation without a step does not add a weight transfer.
This spin drill deliberately uses a recovery transfer on 8; begin with one rotation at slow tempo. This catalogue uses the title for the particular practice version described here; naming and sequences vary between schools.
Instructions
Lead
1
Beat 1: Step left forward with weight.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto right.
3
Beat 3: Close left underneath you with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step right beneath your centre with weight and begin the agreed two clockwise rotations on its ball.
7
Beat 6: Continue rotating on right without a new weight transfer; keep left free and close.
8
Beat 7: Transfer weight onto left after the rotations.
9
Beat 8: Transfer weight onto right to free left for the next 1.
Follow
1
Beat 1: Step right back with weight.
2
Beat 2: Replace weight onto left.
3
Beat 3: Close right underneath you with weight.
5
Beat 4: Pause without an extra step; allow rotation to settle.
6
Beat 5: Step left forward with weight.
7
Beat 6: Replace weight onto right.
8
Beat 7: Close left underneath you with weight.
9
Beat 8: Pause without an extra step; keep your balance for the next 1.
Lead Direction
Power your own rotation from the floor, with arms collected and no pull on the follower.
Tips
This spin drill deliberately uses a recovery transfer on 8; begin with one rotation at slow tempo.
Practice slowly with small steps and keep your own supporting balance.
Common Mistakes
Holding fingers tightly so the connection cannot swivel or release.
Continuing a turn after losing the shared rhythm or your own balance.
