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Freeze and groove: dance to the music and freeze in a shape when it pauses. Everyone keeps dancing, and a wobble just means try again.
Turns and Spotting
Learn a single turn and spot your head so you finish facing front without getting dizzy.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Pick a spot on the wall at eye level.
Core: Sixteen. Beat your own cleanest set.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Floor
- Level · skill
- Developing · Dance
The steps
How it works
- Pick a spot on the wall at eye level.
- Turn on the ball of one foot, keeping your eyes on the spot as long as you can.
- Whip your head around to find the spot again.
- Do 8 turns each way.
Coaching point
Eyes on the spot.
Safety: Turn on a non-slip floor and stop if you feel dizzy.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (eight counts), Core (sixteen), More (add a turn). Beat your own cleanest set.
Story
You are a pop star performing on a giant stage.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own cleanest set. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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