Underarm turn to the left


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

Steps (man)

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

Steps (lady)

0 Start on the second beat in open or closed hold, weight on the LF.
1 RF in place. Make a quarter turn to the left.
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). [slow slow]

Preceding figures

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

Following figures

Reference Fan
Reference Spot turn to the left
Reference Underarm turn to the right
Reference Check from open promenade position

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