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U-Turn Back

Definition:

ID: 3817

12.a. U-Turn Back

Starting formation: Individual dancer

Command examples:

U-Turn Back

Men U-Turn Back

Centers U-Turn Back

Promenade, Keep Walking; Everybody U-Turn Back; Promenade this way around

Wheel And Deal; Centers U-Turn Back; Double Pass Thru

Dance action: The dancer does an individual about-face turn (180 degrees) in place, turning toward partner unless the body flow dictates otherwise. If alone (i.e., no partner), the dancer turns toward the center of the set. If the solo dancer is facing directly toward or away from the center of the set, the turn may be in either direction.

Ending formation: Individual dancer

Timing: 2

Styling: Isolated dancer: Arms in natural dance position. Adjacent dancers connected with a handhold: Release the handhold, perform the dance action, and reconnect with the appropriate handhold (couple or mini-wave). Couples promenading in Skater's position can U-Turn Back without releasing handholds by turning towards each other.

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U-Turn Back

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