Turns

Pivot Turn

Also known as Step Pivot

Step forward, then turn on the balls of both feet so your weight lands on the other foot.

Counts
1-2
Length
2 beats

Timing

For example: Step right forward, pivot 1/4 right

  1. 1step (right) · weight moves onto it
  2. 2pivot (left) · weight moves onto it

How to do it

Step forward on 1. On 2, swivel on the balls of both feet, turning away from the front foot, and let your weight settle onto the back foot. Step left and turn right; step right and turn left.

Quarter and half turns are the most common. Look at the wall you're turning to so you land facing it.

On a step sheet

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