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title: 0 Introduction to Slow Drag
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the slow drag, a historic partnered blues dance from the early 20th century, focusing on its origins and the close embrace style.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Maintain a close embrace with your partner throughout the dance.
- Focus on holding onto each other to connect with the music.
- Enjoy the time spent with your partner while dancing.

##REMEMBER
- The slow drag is one of the oldest blues dance idioms, originating in Black communities in the early 1900s.
- It is a close embrace dance that emphasizes partner connection and musical enjoyment.
- The dance gained popularity across the United States by the late teens and early 1920s.
