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What about turns? I hear various names for things that look the same...

It's sad to say that even though there are people in both the country and ballroom dance arenas attempting to standardize dance terminology, there are still various names used for the same step. Sometimes it just depends on what part of the country you are from. Frequently we quote from the NTA (National Teachers Association as well as the GSDTA (Golden State Dance Teachers Association) for definitions of terminology. Here are definitions for just a few of the turns known in the dance world taken from the Dance Terminology notebook of the GSDTA.

Break turns - Turning in the opposite direction of forward foot. Step forward right, turn left. Sometimes called a "step turn."

Pivot Turns - Turning in the same direction as the forward foot – pivot turns can be in 4^th position or 3^rd position. When traveling forward, the

dancer steps forward left to turn left or forward right to turn right. When traveling backward, the dancer steps back on the left to pivot turning

right, and steps back on the right to turn left.

Torque Turn (reverse of a pivot turn) – Step forward on left foot to turn RIGHT and still continue the movement in the direction you were

traveling (as in count “2” for the Follow in WCS Whip) OR step forward on right to turn LEFT

Chaine’ Turn – A ballet term that describes a style of execution that fits several different turns. Chaine’ means CHAIN, a closing of the feet

to an opening of the feet.

Spin - A full rotation (360º or more) on one foot

Pencil Turn - Turning in place on ONE foot while the other foot stays pressed close in 1^st position, but does not touch the floor.

Paddle Turn – weight is centered directly over one foot while the other foot executes a little “pushing” movement that keeps the body turning.

There is a ‘lilt’ of the CPB that allows the CPB to stay over the weighted foot. Paddle turns always start with a “pivot” action and then move

into the paddle.

Hook Turn – Hook is a foot position that places one foot behind the other in a way that requires the toe of the ‘hooking’ foot to come in past

the heel and nestle near the outside arch of the foot.

Cross Turn – Facilitating a cross turn relies heavily on “turn technique.” In a Left cross turn, the right foot crosses over the left foot

landing toe first, parallel to, and almost touching the left foot. The right knee is slightly bent. Pressing the heel of the right foot and the toe of

the left foot down into the floor forces the calves’ together as the right knee straightens. This action initiates a rotation of the body to the left.

This rotation will take the body ¾ of a complete turn. To complete the turn, the heel and toe pressures reverse.

Did you know?

Here's a fun quiz taken from the National Teacher's Association teaching manual. See how many you get right. Answers at bottom of this newsletter.

1. What are the three types of line dance?

2. What is a half of a quick count called?

3. What is a 360 degree turn on one foot called?

4. A turn on the balls of the feet, hips rotate without mvoing the shoulders is called what?

5. A slide of the weighted foot forward is called what?

6. What is a slight bend of the knee called?

LINE DANCE ON LINE VIDEOS

For the time being, Line Dance On Line is no longer producing videos on demand. However there are still many available for purchase. If you are new to line dancing, or have a difficult time with reading the step descriptions, we can help you. We also have a variety of instruction videos available for patterned partner dances and Night Club Two Step. All dances are taught with specific instructions and easy to follow patterns, just as if you were having a private lesson in your own home. Please visit our web site www.linedanceonline.com or contact us via at videos@linedanceonline.com for a complete list of dances available.

One Minute Tip

Our ability to care for each other is an amazing thing, and we take it for granted. They say it 'takes a village to raise a child', and we all know that our lives, our businesses, our goals and our dreams depend on the quality of our relationships. This week, take action, take a risk, to improve the quality of your most important relationships. . --- Philip E. Humbert, PhD

Just For Fun

EVER WONDER ~~~~

Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?

Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?

Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

When dog food is new and improved tasting, who tests it?

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?

You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are they called apartments when they are all! stuck together?

If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

MORE Just For Fun:

(this one has been around for awhile, but its still fun)

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.One day they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me. I know we've been friends for a longtime.....but I just can't think of your name! I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is."

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?"

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Answers to the quiz: 1-Solo, contra and partner; 2-an AND count; 3-spin; 4-swivel; 5-scoot; 6-flex.

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We want to inspire you to be the best dancer you can be, give you information that you can use while learning or improving your dance skills, and keep you informed of dance related topics. This is YOUR newsletter!

Do you have specific questions regarding dance? Please email them to us, and we will do our very best to answer them in future newsletters. Please email us at newsletter@linedanceonline.com, and until the next time, remember…

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask,

but when we are challenged to be what we can be." -- Morris Adler

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