Bachata
Spiral Turn
Also known as: spiral, winding turn
A turn that winds down like a coil. The follow spirals on her own axis, the rotation tightening as she goes. Advanced, elegant — and entirely safe when it stays vertical.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
A continuous turn where the follow winds around her own vertical axis, the spiral tightening as the arm lowers or the rotation continues. It reads as advanced and elegant, and it's a controlled, on-axis turn — not a tilted or off-balance one.
Key Points
- Lead: Give a clear, complete prep and a steady axis; lead the winding from a calm hand above her spine. The whole move depends on her staying vertical — never pull her off-axis.
- Follow: Spot and stay stacked over your own centre as you wind down. Strong core, tall spine — the spiral is balance, not a lean.
- Timing: Prep on the tap, spiral across the 8, resolve upright.
- Common mistake: Letting the spiral tip into a tilt to look dramatic. A tilted turn is a different, riskier move — keep this one vertical and it's safe for any willing partner.
Style Notes
Builds on the I2 360 Turn (B089) — same on-axis control, extended into a winding shape. Explicitly the safe, vertical spiral; we don't teach off-axis tilted turns as casual social moves. Clear prep is everything (it's what keeps a multi-rotation turn safe).
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