Turns & Spins

Turning on one foot — the foundation underneath every turn in bachata, and what separates spinning from actually turning.

A spot turn is a full rotation that happens on a dime — you start in one place, you spin, and you end in exactly the same place. Precision over travel.

Spotting is the head technique that keeps your turns clean and your world from spinning — eyes fixed, head whips, body follows.

A free spin is a released rotation where you fly solo — no hand, no guide, just you, your axis, and your courage.

The hammerlock is a position where one arm is folded behind the back — a gateway to wraps, exits, and dramatic moments.

A hand change is the seamless switch of hands during a figure — the invisible bridge that keeps the conversation going.

Two full rotations in sequence — the move that separates dancers who 'can turn' from dancers who can TURN.