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title: 5 Textures%4A Step Ball Change
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the ball change action, focusing on executing step ball change movements with proper weight transfer and rhythm.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Place the ball of the foot down without dropping the heel to maintain weight on that leg.
- Keep the leg slightly bent and relaxed to allow a soft swing in the hips.
- Imagine a glass ceiling above your head to avoid pushing up and instead swing energy backwards.
- Practice the ball change in a triple rhythm, such as 'one and two, three and four'.
- Travel slightly to the side while performing ball changes to add movement and direction changes.

##REMEMBER
- Maintain a contained energy in the body by avoiding upward movement and keeping the head steady.
- The ball change can be integrated into dance sequences with varying counts and rhythms for versatility.
- Focus on soft, relaxed legs to achieve a smooth and controlled ball change action.
