The double reverse spin is a ballroom dance move used in the waltz and the quickstep. It typically rotates a full turn in one measure of music, although it can rotate anywhere from to a full turn.[1]
The double reverse spin consists of a heel pivot to Viennese cross (the left foot crossing in front of the right foot) for the follower and a reverse turn to toe pivot for the leader.
| Beat | Foot position | Alignment | Amount of turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left foot forward | Facing line of dance | Begin to turn left | Heel – toe |
| 2 | Right foot to side | Backing diagonal wall | between 1 and 2 | Toe |
| 3 | Left foot closes to right foot without weight | Facing diagonal wall | between 2 and 3 | Toe |
| Beat | Foot position | Alignment | Amount of turn | Footwork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right foot back | Backing line of dance | Begin to turn left | Toe – heel |
| 2 | Left foot closes to right foot | Facing line of dance | between 1 and 2 | Heel – toe |
| & | Right foot to side and slightly back | Backing wall | between 2 and "&" | Toe |
| 3 | Left foot crosses in front of right foot | Backing diagonal wall | between "and" and 3 | Toe – heel |