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title: 6 Upper Body Styling
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on upper body musicality in slow drag, specifically using torso elongation and compression for styling as a follower.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Elongate one side of the torso while compressing the other to create a broken line.
- Add footwork by elongating on the push and compressing on the drag.
- Keep a steady basic step while practicing this styling.
- Choose specific spots in the music to apply this movement for a few counts.
- Relax the styling after a few counts to allow the follower full range of musicality.

##REMEMBER
- Spinal articulation is important for upper body styling in slow drag.
- The connection point in close embrace changes dynamically with torso movement.
- This styling is an individual musical choice and should not be done too aggressively.
- Aggressive styling can limit the partner's musicality and movement options.
- Leaders should use this movement sparingly to avoid restricting the follower.
