4 Passes

COURSE: texas-shuffle-with-damon-kelsy-stone

FOCUS: This lesson demonstrates different passes used in Texas Shuffle, focusing on left and right side passes with emphasis on body movement and connection.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Maintain a strong finger-to-finger, finger-to-palm connection when holding hands.
• Use body movement to create momentum, not the arms, for leading passes.
• Keep arms up and ready at about waist height as a follower to be prepared for connection.
• Turn the body and clear the path with footwork to allow the follower to pass smoothly.
• Engage the frame in both leader and follower to create compression and leverage tension.

REMEMBER:

• Leaders should dance throughout the move, not just step through, to maintain musicality.
• The positioning after a pass is open for personal interpretation, allowing flexibility in connection.
• Avoid pushing with the hands; rely on body movement and frame engagement for leading.
• Followers should continue shuffling the entire way, adapting to the music and leader's direction.
• Seek leverage tension through arm connections to guide the follower effectively.