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Natural spin turn (overturned) – Waltz

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Description and timing

The natural spin turn is shown here with a preparation step, and then dancing into a turning lock to right.

The timing is 123 123.

Original dancing by Jonathan Crossley and Lyn Marriner.

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  • “Reduce the sway and increase the turn.”— Jonathan Crossley

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