Intermediate
Inside Turn
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
A turn where the follower rotates inward, toward the leader — the quieter, more intimate cousin of the outside turn.
Intermediate focus
Chain inside and outside turns together. An inside turn flowing into an outside turn creates beautiful momentum. Practice leading the inside turn from different positions — open, closed, and cross-hand.
Tips
- •The inside turn feels tighter than the outside turn. Give the follower slightly less momentum — the shorter rotation distance means less energy needed.
Common mistakes
- •Leading it like an outside turn — different hand path
- •Follower taking too big a step and losing balance
- •Not giving enough prep signal before the turn
Practice drill
Alternate 8 turns: inside, outside, inside, outside. Keep the rhythm constant. The transition between the two should feel seamless — same prep, different direction.