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title: 4 Fishtail
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the fishtail move in jookin, focusing on its execution, variations, and partner integration, with the goal of mastering its technique and application in dance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight on the right, step back on the left while rotating to the corner, and keep weight in the heel during turns.
- Practice keeping the upper body facing forwards while the lower body rotates, using a wall for support to maintain alignment.
- Swing the hip back on each step to emphasize the butt movement, imagining showing your back pocket to someone in front.
- Keep steps small and under the body to enhance hip visibility and avoid overextending.
- Use the fishtail as a substitution for the basic step, maintaining pulse or smoothing it out for different textures.
- In partner dancing, lead the fishtail by rotating the body on a touch step, keeping the connection relaxed.

##REMEMBER
- The fishtail is versatile and can be adapted with different pulses or smooth movements for varied effects.
- Focus on isolating the lower body rotation from the upper body to create a twisting motion in the center.
- Emphasize hip movement and small steps to make the move visually effective and maintain balance.
- In partner contexts, the fishtail can be led or followed seamlessly as a substitution for basic steps.
