Turns

Paddle Turn

Also known as Paddle

Push against the floor with the ball of one foot to turn on the other, like paddling a scooter.

Counts
1
Length
1 beat

Timing

For example: Paddle right, turning 1/4 right

  1. 1paddle (right) · no weight

How to do it

Your weight stays on the standing foot, which swivels a little on each count. The paddling foot taps out to the side and pushes you around, turning you toward the standing foot.

Paddles usually turn an eighth or a quarter at a time and come in a run until you reach the new wall.

On a step sheet

  • Paddling foot: the foot that leads the step
  • Turn: how far it turns, and which way