Cross-Body Lead with Double Turn

A cross-body lead where the follow takes two left rotations as she travels the slot, instead of the single one-and-a-half of the inside turn. The extra spin needs more prep and a higher, steadier frame — and a touch more time, which is why it feels more controlled danced On2, where the count gives the second rotation room to breathe.

• Lead: Prep clearly and raise a still, high frame — the double lives in giving her a clean axis and getting out of the way, not in spinning her harder. One smooth lift, then let go light.
• Follow: Cover the slot first, then take both turns over the balls of your feet — spot to keep from travelling off-line. Don't rush rotation one and stall rotation two; keep them even.
• Timing: Prep on 1, the two rotations across 2-3 (On1) with the resolve on 5-6-7; On2 the count gives the second turn more room, landing on 6.
• Common mistake: Under-prepping so she can't fit two turns, or cranking the arm — both stall the second rotation. Prep, lift, release.

The natural next step after the CBL inside turn (SL006) and the free spin (SL071) — same exit, more rotation. Build the single clean before the double; a rushed single makes a mediocre double at best.