Sugar Push Outside Pivot Turn

Sugar push outside pivot turn #

Also known as a Sugar Tuck.

On 1 step back, on 2 raise your left hand to the follower’s ear level such that the hands are palm-to-palm. The leader’s hand can be pointing straight up at 12 o’clock or angled, pointing at 10 o’clock. The left arm should be kept close to the body before and after the turn, as if holding a piece of paper under the armpit, even during the turn. On 3&4 do the rock step while slightly pressing into the followers raised hand. The follower should press your hand back with the same amount of force to achieve compression. The turn should begin immediately on 4 after the compression was created on 3& and movement forwards has begun. The turn should be completed in one beat so there is time for the follower to anchor on the 5&6.