Paddle Turn

Description

The right foot does a spank step, then the left foot steps near the center of the turn. Repeat that three-sound unit over and over, turning a little each time, so the left foot acts as a pivot while the right foot works its way around it. The turn stays in place, and the weight changes on every step, finishing on the left foot on each count.

Breakdown

1. Spank
2. Step
3. Step

Practice Tips

• Turn only a small slice with each paddle. Over-rotating makes it hard to spot and the rhythm starts to wobble.
• Keep the left foot stepping in the same small spot; if it wanders, the turn starts to travel.