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title: 9 Hesitations Footwork Pattern
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the Hesitations footwork pattern in a triple rhythm, focusing on shifting axes with an active, stuttering motion while maintaining forward and back movement.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight on the right for leaders and left for followers.
- Practice the pattern: hesitate, hesitate, step, repeated in different directions.
- Keep the upper body relaxed and maintain a soft embrace when partnering.
- Use the floor and lower body actively to shift weight and axis.
- Mix hesitation triples with simple steps or step touches for improvisation.

##REMEMBER
- The hesitation triple has a stuttering motion, unlike other dance triples.
- Maintain forward and back motion to avoid losing it when partnering.
- Focus on axis shifting through space during the hesitation step.
- Ensure connection between bodies stays during hesitations to prevent bumping.
- Improvise by combining hesitation triples with other steps around the room.
