Description

The infinite turn

Steps

1. Lead them in the Classic Hugward a couple times.
2. Follow them in the Classic Hugward a couple times.
3. Explain this adds 1 more grapevine cycle to the Classic Hugward.
4. Have them do the follower’s footwork: F, O, B, O, F, O, B.
5. Lead the turn several times. It ends with parada-pasada.
6. Lead them, interleaving with other turns and ochos.
7. Show them leader’s setup: crossing left foot over right then pivoting on both feet ending in right foot over left with back left foot free. They will need to practice it a bunch of times solo.
8. Have them lead it slowly in practice hold several times, seeing how and when invitations are supported by footwork.
9. Have them lead it in a ping-pong-ball embrace.
10. Have them lead, interleaving it with other turns and ochos.

Tips

• Follower gotta focus and stay with leader…especially in back and side steps!
• Helps to think of this as a boxy horseshoe (vs a circle) where side steps takes follow to other side of leader’s body.
• Follower uses strong legs to push herself to the next step and keep energizing the turn, supporting the leader’s balance
• It helps for leader to practice that leader’s swivel-thing many times

Bonus!

• How many times in a row can you repeat?
• Can you find different leader’s footwork?
• Do the Pugliese turn to the left. How would you enter it?
• Enter the turn on a side step.
• Enter the turn on a backward step.

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