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title: 4 Move 4%3A 'James Berry' Fishtail with James Brown
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches a James Brown variation to enhance the James Berry fishtail, focusing on adding a skating motion on one foot with specific rhythm and alignment.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight on the right foot and keep the left foot dead and floppy.
- Perform heel-toe twists in a fast rhythm to fit within the counts.
- Ensure alignment by keeping the second toe, knee, and hip in one line.
- Twist from the hip socket or center, not from the ankle or knee.
- Incorporate the glute muscles for a full-body twist.

##REMEMBER
- The James Brown variation involves skating to one side on one foot with a heel-out start.
- Maintain proper leg alignment to prevent joint problems during twists.
- The rhythm is flexible but should be fast to integrate smoothly into the fishtail sequence.
- Focus on twisting from the hip or center for effective movement and alignment.
