Bachata
Free Spin
Also known as: Solo spin, release spin
Let go and let her fly. A released solo spin the follow controls and lands on her own axis.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
A released spin on a musical hit: the lead gives a clear prep and rotational impulse, then lets go; the follow spins unassisted on a single foot, spots hard, and controls to a clean stop before being re-caught.
Key Points
- Lead: Give a clear prep and a clean rotational impulse, then release — do not keep steering.
- Follow: Spin on your own axis, spot hard, and control the stop; do not lean on the lead's arm for balance.
- Timing: Typically on a strong beat or break, resolved by the next 1.
- Common mistake: Follow relying on the lead's arm for balance, not spotting, or over/under-rotating to the wrong facing.
Style Notes
A showpiece for a musical hit. Requires a follow with a reliable independent spin, so introduce it well after the led turns are solid.
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- Advanced
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