How to Barrel Turn in Jazz Dancing

Part of the Video Series Advanced Jazz Dancing Moves

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Learn how to do the barrel turn when jazz dancing in this free advanced jazz dance lesson on video.

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Posted by 5678dance on Monday, 05 May, 2008 at 6:31 PM

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Video Transcript

How to Barrel Turn in Jazz Dancing
I’m Kelly-Anne. On behalf of Expert Village, I’ll be demonstrating advanced jazz dancing techniques. A barrel turn is basically stepping back and stepping front. An advanced jazz barrel turn is basically back, front. It helps if you start low because then you can propelle and jump it. So it’s back, front, down. In real time, it’s…The arms help, obviously. So you have right arm as you go left arm. The arms are the momentum and of course, springing up. There are several dance studios in you area that would be very happy to have you join their group classes. There are lots of choreographers who specialize in different types of jazz dancing. Just try them all out, see which one you like the best, and stick with that for a couple of years. You’ll be grooving just fine.

About the Expert

Expert: Kelly-Anne is a Professional Ballroom & Theatrical Musical Dance coach in South Florida USA. She is a highly versatile seasoned pro. Read More