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title: 9 Improvising with backwards swing
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on practicing transitions between three moves: the basic with backswing, funky butt, and choo-choo, with the goal of executing them smoothly based on verbal cues.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Focus on smooth transitions between moves.
- Execute moves as called out by the instructor.
- Make transitions feel nice and smooth.
- Practice transitions similarly between all moves.

##REMEMBER
- Transitions between funky butt and choo-choo are the same as between basic and choo-choo.
- All moves transition in the same way.
- Emphasize smoothness in movement execution.
