As for the Double Turn Under, in this move the follower turns completely around twice; however, here the
timing of the move fits within the six beats of a normal Turn Under. This means that the move
is difficult to do with fast music; slow or medium tempo music makes the move more possible (although
the speed of the move itself may make it seem incongruous against slow music).
Because of the speed of the move, it is important that the leader starts to lead the turn earlier
than for a normal Turn Under. Starting the lead by beat 4 means that the follower has more than just two
beats to do the double turn. The early lead also gives the follower an indication
that something different is occurring.
Another tip to make the move easier is to let the double turn overflow into the following move—the
follower completes her final rotation as she is stepping back for the next rock step. Combined with the
early lead for the double turn, this means that the follower can use nearly four beats of music to perform
the double turn.
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1. M:BL W:BR1R Start from an closed position, with the leader's left hand holding the follower's right hand. The leader takes a step backward on his left foot, pushing the follower away with his left hand. The follower takes a step backward on her right foot, turning slightly to her right.
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2. M:RR W:RL1L The leader replaces his weight on his right foot. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot, turning slightly to her left, so she directly faces the leader again.
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3. M:eSL W:eSR The leader takes a step slightly to the side on his left foot, lifting his left hand and beginning to slightly extend the space between the dancers. The follower takes a step slightly to the side on her right foot.
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&. M:TR W:TL The leader closes his right foot to his left foot. The follower closes her left foot to her right foot.
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4. M:eSL W:eSR2R The leader takes a step slightly to the side on his left foot, and pushes away from himself with his left hand just above the follower's shoulder. The follower takes a step slightly to the side on her right foot, turning 90° to her right.
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5. M:RR W:XL6R The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, continuing to lead the turn strongly. The follower takes a step with her left foot across and in front of her other foot, continuing to turn another 270° to her right.
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&. M:TL W:TR4R The leader closes his left foot to his right foot. The follower closes her right foot to her left foot, continuing to turn another 180° to her right.
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6. M:RR W:RL4R The leader replaces his weight on his right foot, lowering his left hand as the follower completes her second turn. The follower replaces her weight on her left foot, continuing to turn another 180° to her right.
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