Turning Techniques: How to Stay Balanced and in Control

Janet Bosson

Jul 31

1 min read

Turning well is about control, not speed.

Common issues:

Over-rotating
Losing balance mid-turn
Pulling your partner off centre

Good turning comes from:

A stable standing leg
Controlled use of your core
Keeping your head aligned (no throwing it around)

Practice tip:

Practise half turns slowly. If you can control a slow turn, fast turns become easy.

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