That's a great question. I've gotten into many discussions about this very issue. I think that your first example is the one to go with. Just for fun, go down the hall with a partner and keep your joined hands down during beats1 through 6. Then, on beats 7 and 8, turn as a couple. You'll probably find that allowing 2 beats to turn as a couple is rushed. So I think of turning as a couple as a 4 beat move. Turning alone in 2 beats works but I'd still call it on 5-8. Calling in fours fits the music nicely and sounds good. Tom
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