Spot turn to the left

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A similar figure to the underarm turn 'to the right', except that both partners turn. It is named after the man's turn 'to the left'.

Steps (man)

0 Start on the second beat in open hold, weight on the LF.

1 RF in place. Make a quarter turn to the left.
Lead the partner into a turn with your right hand.
Take a step forward (RF). [slow]

2 LF in place. Make a half turn to the left.
Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]

3 RF in place. Make a quarter turn to the left.
Close the RF to the LF.
Take a step to the right (RF). [quick]

4 Close the LF to the RF. [quick]

5 Take a step to the right (RF). [slow]

0 Start on the second beat in open hold, weight on the RF.

1 LF in place. Make a quarter turn to the right.
Take a step forward (LF). [slow]

2 RF in place. Make a half turn to the right.
Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]

3 LF in place. Make a quarter turn to the right.
Close the LF to the RF.
Take a step to the left (LF). [quick]

4 Close the RF to the LF. [quick]

5 Take a step to the left (LF). [slow]