Natural Twist Turn to PP
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); Silver (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQSQQ) (See notes)
- Rotation
- 3/4 to 1 Full Turn to Right.
Natural Twist Turn
- Level
- Bronze (ISTD); Silver (IDTA)
- Timing
- (SQQSQQ) (See Notes)
- Rotation
- 1 Full Turn to Right.
Notes
Natural Twist Turn Closed Finish
The Natural Twist Turn is written as a figure ending in Promenade Position. However, the Man may overturn his untwist by 1/4 and end in Closed Position, to continue with Back Corte or LF Rocks. This is allowed in both the ISTD and IDTA syllabus.
Alternative Timing
The IDTA syllabus allows an alternative timing of (SQQQQS) to be danced.
Natural Twist Turn Closed Finish
The Natural Twist Turn is written as a figure ending in Promenade Position. However, the Man may overturn his untwist by 1/4 and end in Closed Position, to continue with Back Corte or LF Rocks. This is allowed in both the ISTD and IDTA syllabus.
Alternative Timing
The IDTA syllabus allows an alternative timing of (SQQQQS) to be danced.
Video examples
Video Example 1
Notes
-10A shows the Natural Twist Turn making 1 Full Turn, ending in
Promenade Position.
-10B shows the Natural Twist Turn making 3/4 Turn at a corner.
-10C shows the Natural Twist Turn with the Man making an extra 1/4
Turn to end in Closed Position.
-10A shows the Natural Twist Turn making 1 Full Turn, ending in
Promenade Position.
-10B shows the Natural Twist Turn making 3/4 Turn at a corner.
-10C shows the Natural Twist Turn with the Man making an extra 1/4
Turn to end in Closed Position.
Video Example 2
Notes
There is one Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:15
Entry Figure: Fallaway Promenade
Exit Figure: Closed Promenade
There is one Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 1:15
Entry Figure: Fallaway Promenade
Exit Figure: Closed Promenade
Video Example 3
Notes
There are two takes on the Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:44s and shows 3-6 Natural Twist Turn danced after the Man steps LF forward out of a Back Contra Check. This is not permitted in the ISTD or IDTA Syllabi.
Entry Figure: Back Contra Check (Not Syllabus)
Exit Figure: Promenade Twist with Closed Finish (Not Syllabus)
2. Occurs at 0:56 and shows an underturned Natural Twist Turn rotating only 1/2 turn.
Entry Figure: Reverse Five Step
Exit Figure: Closed Promenade
There are two takes on the Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:44s and shows 3-6 Natural Twist Turn danced after the Man steps LF forward out of a Back Contra Check. This is not permitted in the ISTD or IDTA Syllabi.
Entry Figure: Back Contra Check (Not Syllabus)
Exit Figure: Promenade Twist with Closed Finish (Not Syllabus)
2. Occurs at 0:56 and shows an underturned Natural Twist Turn rotating only 1/2 turn.
Entry Figure: Reverse Five Step
Exit Figure: Closed Promenade
Video Example 4
Notes
There is one Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:38 and shows an underturned Natural Twist Turn rotating only 5/8 turn.
Entry Figure: Contra Check
Exit Figure: Natural Promenade Turn
There is one Natural Twist Turn in this video:
1. Occurs at 0:38 and shows an underturned Natural Twist Turn rotating only 5/8 turn.
Entry Figure: Contra Check
Exit Figure: Natural Promenade Turn