Tip #5: Turn at the Right Time.

Turns aren’t just about how — they’re about when. In this tip, Anthony and Rose break down one of the biggest timing mistakes in Two Step turns: turning too early or too late. And spoiler alert — either one can completely throw off your partner’s balance, timing, and ability to turn comfortably. The secret to a smooth turn? Timing the lead so the follower is on the correct foot with the right momentum. If she’s on the wrong foot, she can’t turn properly — it’s that simple. Anthony shows how common this mistake is, even in basic turns, and how it creates resistance or awkward movement that could’ve been avoided with just a split-second adjustment. You’ll see how even something as simple as the Promenade-to-Turn transition depends entirely on when you ask for the turn, not just how you lead it. Rose explains how the follower’s balance is directly tied to this timing, and why she can’t do her job unless the setup is right. This is the kind of detail that separates clunky turns from effortless ones. Nail the timing, and everything else starts to fall into place. Read More

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