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title: 8 Backwards swing%3A Choo Choo Shuffle
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the choo-choo shuffle, a dance move using a backward swing rhythm with hip motion, and how to transition into and out of it from a basic step.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start the move by swinging the hips back first, then let the feet follow underneath.
- Imagine sitting on a swing to visualize the back-and-forth hip motion.
- You can begin the shuffle on either leg, stepping right-left or left-right as needed.
- To transition out, combine the hip swing forward with a slight sideways motion for a smooth return to the basic step.

##REMEMBER
- The hips are the main driver of the movement, leading the feet in the shuffle.
- Use the existing backswing from the basic step to seamlessly flow into the choo-choo shuffle.
- Practice on both sides to ensure evenness and comfort in the dance.
- Focus on maintaining a smooth, flowing motion in the hips throughout transitions.
