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title: 5 Footwork Variation： Back Slides
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the backslide or moonwalk technique, focusing on sliding variations and integrating them into strutting with proper body opposition and pulse.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Dig one toe into the ground and pull that leg forward while pulling the other back to create opposition.
- Keep one leg bent and one leg straight, similar to the camel walk, for better control.
- Imagine energetically sending the bent leg forward even if it doesn't move to enhance resistance.
- Maintain a pulse in the body while sliding, starting slow and adjusting speed as needed.
- Practice the slide at different tempos, such as every two beats or every beat, to build versatility.
- Incorporate single backslides into strutting basics for creative expression.

##REMEMBER
- The backslide originated from tap dancers and was popularized as the moonwalk by Michael Jackson.
- Focus on body opposition and intention to improve movement quality and control.
- Use the technique as a springboard for creativity, adapting it to fit strutting style without strict rules.
- Practice with a partner and different songs to integrate slides naturally into dance routines.
- Speed can affect ease; faster slides may feel more natural than slow ones.
- The goal is to make the movement feel like strutting, drawing inspiration from related dance styles.
