{"id":6821,"date":"2025-10-26T12:03:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T16:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danceconmigo.com\/?p=6821"},"modified":"2025-10-26T12:03:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T16:03:18","slug":"inside-turn-salsa-on-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danceconmigo.com\/fr\/inside-turn-salsa-on-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Turn, Salsa on 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H6s9rx73uXU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=fr-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Inside Turn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>inside turn<\/strong> (sometimes called an <em>inward turn<\/em>) happens when the follower turns <strong>toward the leader\u2019s center line<\/strong>, or in other words, <strong>inside<\/strong> the connection. It\u2019s the opposite of an outside turn, where the follower turns away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Salsa on 1 timing, the inside turn usually happens over <strong>counts 1 to 8<\/strong>, with the lead initiating the turn on <strong>count 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Leader\u2019s Role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the turn:<\/strong> On the basic step, use counts <strong>5\u20136\u20137<\/strong> to create gentle tension in the connection, setting up the turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead with clarity:<\/strong> On <strong>count 1<\/strong>, step slightly forward with your left foot and guide your partner\u2019s right hand gently <em>inward and over her head<\/em>, creating a circular motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the rhythm:<\/strong> Continue your basic as your partner turns\u2014don\u2019t stop dancing! Maintain your frame and connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Follower\u2019s Role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay centered:<\/strong> Start with your basic step, keeping your balance and posture aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow the signal:<\/strong> On <strong>count 1<\/strong>, your leader will lift and guide your right arm inward. Step forward on your right foot, begin turning toward your leader, and complete the turn by <strong>count 5<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish gracefully:<\/strong> Step back into the basic position on <strong>counts 6\u20137<\/strong>, ready for the next move.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your elbows slightly bent\u2014avoid straight arms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t rush the turn. Smoothness beats speed every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice both sides! Learning inside and outside turns together improves your coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Inside Turn Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inside turn isn\u2019t just a single move\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>gateway<\/strong> to dozens of more complex combinations. Once you\u2019ve mastered it, you\u2019ll find transitions into crossbody leads, double turns, and shines feel much easier and more natural.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is an Inside Turn? An inside turn (sometimes called an inward turn) happens when the follower turns toward the leader\u2019s center line, or in other words, inside the connection. It\u2019s the opposite of an outside turn, where the follower turns away. 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