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title: 1 Texas Shuffle Pulse
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on teaching the pulse in Texas Shuffle, starting solo and then in partnership, emphasizing its continuous presence throughout the dance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Place hands on the chest to locate the pulse.
- Pull from the sternum forward to create expansion, not from the shoulders.
- Start with a smaller, subtle pulse in close embrace to feel partner connection.
- Adjust pulse amplitude based on music and available space.
- Keep the pulse going continuously like a heartbeat.

##REMEMBER
- The pulse is ever-present and essential for the dance to continue.
- It originates from the abdominal muscles, not shoulder movement.
- In partnership, the pulse is immediately felt in close embrace.
- Pulse size and strength can vary with music and dance context.
