The double reverse spin is a ballroom dance move used in the waltz and the quickstep. It typically rotates a full turn in one measure of music, although it can rotate anywhere from 3⁄4 to a full turn.
Footwork
The double reverse spin consists of a heel pivot to Viennese cross (the left foot crossing in front of the right foot) for the follower and a reverse turn to toe pivot for the leader.
- Leader (man)
| Beat | Foot position | Alignment | Amount of turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left foot forward | Facing line of dance | Begin to turn left | Heel – toe |
| 2 | Right foot to side | Backing diagonal wall | 3⁄8 between 1 and 2 | Toe |
| 3 | Left foot closes to right foot without weight | Facing diagonal wall | 5⁄8 between 2 and 3 | Toe |
- Follower (lady)
| Beat | Foot position | Alignment | Amount of turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right foot back | Backing line of dance | Begin to turn left | Toe – heel |
| 2 | Left foot closes to right foot | Facing line of dance | 1⁄2 between 1 and 2 | Heel – toe |
| & | Right foot to side and slightly back | Backing wall | 3⁄8 between 2 and "&" | Toe |
| 3 | Left foot crosses in front of right foot | Backing diagonal wall | 1⁄8 between "and" and 3 | Toe – heel |
References
- BallroomDancers.com: Double reverse spin
- The Ballroom Technique
- DanceCentral.info: Double reverse spin
External links
| International standard waltz | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Bronze | |
| Bronze | |
| Silver | |
| Gold | |
| Other standardized ballroom dances | |