This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series Spin TechniqueSpotting is useful in all turns, and chaines are no exception. This drill is designed to integrate spotting into the timing of your chaines turns. The Drill: Prep for your chaines turn by stepping forward onto the supporting leg. Begin the rotation by gathering… Continue Reading
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Spotting in Spins
This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Spin TechniqueSpotting is a technique used in spins to improve your balance, keep spins in a line, and create a pulse to the spin. The basic idea is to focus on a single point with your head as your body rotates. When you can no… Continue Reading
Spinning: Learning to Spot
Spotting is a technique used to improve spins. Instead of letting the head turn with the body (which makes it easy to get lost in the spin), the dancer “spots” a particular point and keeps the head facing that point as long as possible. Then, the dancer quickly flips the head around and comes back… Continue Reading