How to Do Footwork for an Under Arm Turn in Waltzing for Ladies

The waltz is a beautiful dance with three beats. In the waltz, the woman can do lovely underarm turns. The trick is fitting all of the steps in while still in time with the music. These steps will help you to turn in style.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Take 12 steps when doing the footwork for an underarm turn in waltzing for ladies.

2. Begin by stepping back with your right foot while facing the man.

3. Step to the left with your left foot.

4. Close your right foot so that it is a little in front of your left foot but to the side.

5. Move your left foot forward, then move your right foot forward and to the side. As you place your right foot, slowly begin to turn to the right.

6. Continue turning with your left foot as you move clockwise, and end the turn when you face front again.

7. Do the foot work for an underarm turn in waltzing for ladies with a partner.

8. Dance step two, three and the start of step four, which is the first part of the underarm turn for woman when waltzing, in the ballroom position with the man.

9. Let go of the man's shoulder when beginning to turn in step four.

10. Raise your clasped hands, and move beneath them as you turn.

11. Resume your hold on the man's shoulder when you face front again.

12. Practice doing the footwork for the underarm turn in waltzing for the ladies over and over. The most important part is doing all of the steps in time with the music. This will take some time, but once you have it, you will be able to turn smoothly and move onto other steps when dancing the waltz.

Resources

• Kelly-Anne demonstrates turning under the arm in the waltz.
• Dance TV has some good tips for turning.