Swing Out with Outside Turn

8-count · Beginner

A swing out where the follow, instead of just being sent out, turns away from the lead under the raised hand.

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A swing out, until 4.
On 5-6 the lead raises the left hand: the follow turns clockwise.
Ends open at the end of the slot.

Not to be confused with: Swing Out with Inside Turn,Swing Out with Free Spin,Swing Out with Double Outside Turn

Understanding the move

Count by count

5: as the hand goes up, the lead's right hand is still on the follow's back and helps start the turn.
5-6: the left hand passes over the follow's head as they turn while still travelling toward the end of the slot.
7-8: the hand drops back to the waist and the couple finishes with a triple step, arms stretched.

Usual mistakes

The lead keeps the hand low: the follow has to duck under it.
The follow spins on the spot: they end up too close to the lead, with no stretch.

Variations and related moves

Outside Turn
Swing Out with Inside Turn
Swing Out with Double Outside Turn

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