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title: 7 Footwork Variation： V Slide
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the V-slide footwork variation, focusing on executing the slide out and bringing feet back in with control and safety.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Engage and squeeze hip and thigh muscles before sinking down and shooting feet out to the side.
- For sliding back in, push off with a little pulse or jump feet together to learn the movement gradually.
- Start with a small V-slide and widen as comfortable, without forcing a huge split.
- Keep a pulse while practicing, especially when bringing feet back in.
- Use slidey shoes and a slidey floor to safely attempt sliding back in.
- Integrate the V-slide into strutting basics to feel transitions smoothly.

##REMEMBER
- Warm up inner thigh muscles to prevent strain, as this move can be hard on them.
- Only attempt sliding back in if conditions are safe to avoid injury.
- The V-slide can be done while traveling through space to integrate into partner dancing.
- Progress to partner practice to explore the move in a lean-to connection.
- Focus on control and safety over extreme width or speed in the slide.
- Practice at a comfortable speed and maintain pulse for better rhythm and integration.
