Natural Turn w/Hesitation

Quickstep figure

Natural Turn w/Hesitation
Level
Bronze (ISTD); Pre-Bronze (IDTA)
Timing
(SQQ SSS)
Rotation
Between 1/2 and 3/4 to Right
4-6 Natural Turn w/Hesitation
Level
(-)(ISTD); Pre-Bronze (IDTA)
Timing
(SSS)
Rotation
Between 1/8 and 3/8 to Right
Notes
4-6 Natural Turn with Hesitation
The IDTA syllabus lists 4-6 Natural Turn w/Hesitation as an independent exit figure, e.g. after a Progressive Chassé to Right or Back Lock. No such reference exists in the Ballroom Technique.

Lady's Head Shaping
Mentions of the Lady's Head Shaping are notoriously rare in both the Ballroom Technique and Quickstep and Basic Principles. The latter, however, specifically points out the following:
-On Steps 5-6 the Lady may shape her head to the Right.

Video examples

Video Example 1

Notes
-3B shows the Natural Turn w/Hesitation turning 3/4 to Right.

Video Example 2

Notes
Victor Veyrasset and Heather Smith demonstrate and explain the Natural Turn w/Hesitation.

Video Example 3

Notes
This video showcases one Natural Turn w/Hesitation:
1. Occurs at 1:08
Entry Figure: Running Finish
Exit Figure: Double Reverse Spin

Video Example 4

Notes
There is one Natural Turn w/Hesitation in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:12
Entry Figure: Six Quick Run
Exit Figure: Progressive Chassé to Right

Video Example 5

Notes
This video features one Natural Turn w/Hesitation:
1. Occurs at 0:50
Entry Figure: Cross Chassé
Exit Figure: Double Reverse Spin
Quickstep figures