(Bachazouk) Tilt turn drills you can grind solo, by Anar — Lady Styling Workshop

“A pivot is a technique where you turn using only your feet — no hands.”

Introducing and defining the pivot turn

“Once you're totally comfortable in that position, tilt your head a little. Just a tiny bit.”

CONTEXTAdding the tilt once the basic pivot position feels familiar

“When you turn in place, you have to pin your position down. If you turn to the right, your right leg becomes the center axis.”

CONTEXTHow to anchor the axis leg on a turn in place

“Once that position feels comfortable, tilt your head a little more.”

CONTEXTWalking through gradually increasing the tilt

“When you turn left, remember your center leg has to be on the left. Pin the left and go right, pin the right and go right.”

CONTEXTExplaining how the axis leg switches depending on the direction

“I always get my foot ready ahead of time. If you don't prep the foot, you run into trouble.”

Stressing how much foot prep matters in a pivot

“I'd recommend practicing just one foot at a time. Don't prep for ten turns when you're only doing one — just keep it simple.”

Advice on taking turn practice step by step and keeping it simple