Notes
All of the notes found in the “HALO™ turn for Followers” (previous) tutorial apply. Additionally:

1. Follower's right in lead's left, clockwise turn

Preparation
The partnership offset makes the clockwise halo easier since you are already partially out of your partner's way.
 

Description

(2) Lead: the lower your halo, the more leverage you have.It should be low enough for you to brush the top of your head with your forearm as you trace the halo.

(4) Lead and Follower: compensate for height differences either by flexing more at the knees, or taking deeper/longer steps which will naturally lower your dance height. Try not to duck your head - it isn't cool and it tends to throw you off balance.

(8) Lead: using this to complete the turn effectively swings your partner around to face you.

(8) Lead and Follower: another alternative is to perform the “HALO™ turn for Followers, anti-clockwise, follower's right in lead's left”.
 

2. Follower's right in lead's right, clockwise turn

Description

(3) Lead and Follower: you should be able to see each other through the arch or loop formed by the lead's right forearm, palm and fingers (pads uppermost), to the follower's right fingers (nails uppermost), hand and forearm.

(5,6) Lead: as your hand travels along your halo, your wrist will rotate so your halo passes through the back of your hand by the time it reaches your right side.

(6) Lead and Follower: another alternative is to perform the “HALO™ turn for Followers, anti-clockwise, follower's right in lead's right”.
 

Learning Tips

Lead: It can be a challenge moving your hand in an even circle around your head without trying to look at it, let alone supplying a constant lead force through it. Practice tracing your halo without a partner, preferably facing a mirror, to achieve the correct shape and height. Figure out where your wrist has to rotate in the hold.

Common Faults
Misinterpreting the turn
The follower can mistake the “Halo turn for Leads” for the “Halo turn for Followers”. This normally comes about when the “pulling” lead force being supplied is uneven and improperly directed.

• A sudden drop in lead force causes doubt in the follower, which can cause her/him to anticipate a turn. A constant lead force leaves no room for doubt.
• If the direction of lead is in between that indicating a Follower's Halo and a Lead's Halo, the follower is unable to ascertain the class of turn. It's essential to understand clearly the start angles of the two halo forms for the lead to transmit this information to the follower.

Inconsiderate lead
Leads commonly fail to appreciate the amount of distance a follower must cover in a short period of time. Twirling a large lasso quickly does not allow the follower time to dance; it tends to make her/him run (skip, slide, scuttle, fall over - take your pick) instead. Focus on leading a tighter, slower lasso first until you know what your partner is comfortable with and capable of.