Underarm turn to the right


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Also known as the 'Lady's solo' to the right. It is very similar to the spot turn 'to the left', but since only the lady turns (and she turns to the right), it is called 'to the right'.
Diagram

Steps (man)

0 Start on the second beat in open or closed hold, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step backward (RF). [slow]
Lead the partner into a turn with your right hand.
2 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
3 Take a step forward (RF).
Take a step to the right (RF). [slow slow]

Steps (lady)

0 Start on the second beat in open or closed 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). [slow slow]

Preceding figures

Reference Basic movement to the left
Reference Check from open counter-promenade position
Reference Spot turn to the right
Reference Underarm turn to the left

Following figures

Reference Basic movement to the left
Reference Spot turn to the right
Reference Check from open counter-promenade position
Reference Underarm turn to the left

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