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title: 4 Side by Side with Turning Hips
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches an exit from the side-by-side position in Jooking Blues, adding a turn away from each other while maintaining hip pushes, with a focus on musical timing and reconnection.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders turn their body more and let go to signal the exit, without pushing the follower away.
- Followers maintain the rotation from the leader's momentum until spotting them again.
- Exit on the 8th count to be musical and conclude the movement, then reconnect on the 1st count.
- Add arms in the air or upper body rhythms for expression while turning in a circle.

##REMEMBER
- The exit builds on the side-by-side hip push variation, adding a turn for separation and reconnection.
- Visual following helps in reconnecting at the end, using body cues to gather energy and step together.
- Timing is key: push hips on counts, turn away, and use the 8th and 1st counts for exit and reconnection.
- Practice in a circle to enhance flow and incorporate personal style with added movements.
