How to Do Waltz Left and Right Turn Steps

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By JustSew
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Learning how to do left and right turn steps in a waltz can free you to learning all else there is to know about the world of waltzing. I will show you how to do those important steps below.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

dance shoes
room to practice
a partner
waltz music

How the Man Does a Left Turn in the Waltz

Step 1

Begin each step by starting in dance position. Each partner stands with feet together, facing each other. The man puts his right hand around the lady’s waist and his left hand in her right hand. The lady puts her left hand on the man’s shoulder and her right hand in his left hand.
Step 2

Step forward with your left foot.
Step 3

Move your right foot forward and to the side and turn it to the left before placing it on the floor.
Step 4

Bring your left foot next to your right foot.
Step 5

Step back with your right foot.
Step 6

Move your left foot back and to the side and turn it to the left before placing it on the floor.
Step 7

Bring your right foot next to your left foot.

How the Lady Does a Left Turn in the Waltz

Step 1

Step back with your right foot.
Step 2

Move your left foot back and to the side and turn it to the left before placing it on the floor.
Step 3

Bring your right foot next to your left foot.
Step 4

Step forward with your left foot.
Step 5

Move your right foot forward and to the side and turn it to the left before placing it on the floor.
Step 6

Bring your left foot next to your right foot.

How the Man Does a Right Turn in the Waltz

Step 1

Step forward with your right foot.
Step 2

Move your left foot forward and to the side and turn it to the right before placing it on the floor.
Step 3

Bring your right foot next to your left foot.
Step 4

Step back with your left foot.
Step 5

Move your right foot back and to the side and turn it to the right before placing it on the floor.
Step 6

Bring your left foot next to your right foot.

How the Lady Does a Right Turn in the Waltz

Step 1

Step back with your left foot.
Step 2

Move your right foot back and to the side and turn it to the right before placing it on the floor.
Step 3

Move your right foot back and to the side and turn it to the right before placing it on the floor.
Step 4

Step forward with your right foot.
Step 5

Move your left foot forward and to the side and turn it to the right before placing it on the floor.
Step 6

Bring your right foot next to your left foot.