7 Footwork Variation： V Slide

COURSE: struttin-vol-ii-more-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the V-slide footwork variation, focusing on executing the slide out and bringing feet back in with control and safety.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Engage and squeeze hip and thigh muscles before sinking down and shooting feet out to the side.
• For sliding back in, push off with a little pulse or jump feet together to learn the movement gradually.
• Start with a small V-slide and widen as comfortable, without forcing a huge split.
• Keep a pulse while practicing, especially when bringing feet back in.
• Use slidey shoes and a slidey floor to safely attempt sliding back in.
• Integrate the V-slide into strutting basics to feel transitions smoothly.

REMEMBER:

• Warm up inner thigh muscles to prevent strain, as this move can be hard on them.
• Only attempt sliding back in if conditions are safe to avoid injury.
• The V-slide can be done while traveling through space to integrate into partner dancing.
• Progress to partner practice to explore the move in a lean-to connection.
• Focus on control and safety over extreme width or speed in the slide.
• Practice at a comfortable speed and maintain pulse for better rhythm and integration.