Turn vs rotation | Ballroom Dance Tutorials | Episode 4

Turn vs rotation | Ballroom Dance Tutorials | Episode 4
In this video we teach you everything you need to know about turn and rotation in ballroom dancing. Even though they sound very similar there are key differences between them that you must know to take your ballroom dancing to the next level.
In summary, 'turn' is the word used to describe the changing of alignment in relation to the room, usually measured in the feet. Some of the common alignments you may have already learnt about are: 'line of dance (LOD)', ''diagonal wall' and 'wall'. We have used one of the most common figures in ballroom dancing, the natural turn in waltz, to demonstrate the turn.
'Rotation' on the other hand is the word used to describe the movement of the body around the spine. Rotation is mostly executed while the direction of the feet remain the same and is most popularly referenced by 'shoulder rotation'. In this video we have used the preparation steps commonly danced at the beginning of the swing dances to demonstrate the rotation.
Lastly, it is important to note that whilst we have clearly defined the terms turn and rotation, as well as outlining the differences between them, there are many cases where we must perform both actions within the one figure. This makes it dancing much more complicated but also much more beautiful.
We hope this video improves your understanding of these key words and concepts in your own dancing!
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[@bodon2306]

Thank you. This was very interesting

[@fungjimmy6260]

Thanks for awesome video💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻😍❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️🌺🌷🌹

[@jtballroom]

You’re most welcome Jimmy, thanks for the comment 😊😊

[@johnpawaz9230]

Thanks!

[@christinapearson3805]

I do a lot of turn and rotation at work I'm stood still and straight at the computer tap in the information, labels come of and I stick the labels on the tablets and then I turn and rotate and pass this to Emma my pharmacist.. So I do this nearly every day.. These vlogs really are very interesting, finding out things I never knew.. Look forward for Mondays vlog.. Take care my beautiful friends 💯💖

[@jtballroom]

haha Christina that's a very funny application of the concepts of turn and rotation! Nevertheless it does sound like you know a fair bit about it 😀So glad you're still watching all our videos and learning something from them 💗We're not sure yet what Monday's video will be but we'll make sure there's something new and exciting for you to watch!

[@christinapearson3805]

@@jtballroom I find them very interesting and I'm learning words for the moves.. So far we have had the drive step and turn and rotation and other words which put together you get a dance.. Can see why you are pro's.. You explain it in simple terms, which my brain takes in.. Stay safe.. Look forward to the next vlog. 😊❤️

[@lyndallgrant9557]

Good post thanks

[@michelleknapp8865]

Thanks guys very clear instructions and very useful information👌😊

[@jtballroom]

Thanks Michelle 🙏🏼 Your turning was much better in your lesson yesterday 😉😊