(Bachata) The rolly 'kimbap turn' — how to roll a proper kimbap, aka the pretzel turn! - Rishabh & Amanda fundamentals class

“You're not consciously trying to make the connection — you just keep it right there. And then the connection happens naturally.”

CONTEXTSaid while explaining how to maintain the hand connection

“When you set the direction, you shift your own weight — not your arms.”

Explaining turn direction changes and how the lead actually creates direction

“On the turn, the hand that's wrapped around the follower's waist draws them around — you're not pulling them backward.”

CONTEXTBreaking down how the waist hand works in the gimbap turn (pretzel turn).

“If I'm just floating in the air, I can do whatever I want, because there's no connection. But once you link frame to frame, the moment I step forward, the follower steps back.”

CONTEXTExplaining why frame connection matters — how a weight shift travels straight into the follower.