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Double reverse spin

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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 34 to a full turn.[1]

Footwork

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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 38 between 1 and 2 Toe
3 Left foot closes to right foot without weight Facing diagonal wall 58 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 12 between 1 and 2 Heel – toe
& Right foot to side and slightly back Backing wall 38 between 2 and "&" Toe
3 Left foot crosses in front of right foot Backing diagonal wall 18 between "and" and 3 Toe – heel

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