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title: 5 Cross Steps： Playing in Partnership
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on improvising cross steps in partnership while dancing to music, emphasizing freedom to cross feet on the beat as long as it's on the one.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Step under the body to maintain balance and control.
- Maintain a good groove to enhance the dance flow.
- Keep connection points relaxed for better partnership interaction.
- Explore crossing feet in the same or different directions as you improvise.
- Feel the body's flow, whether in opposition or together, and go with it.

##REMEMBER
- Improvise cross steps freely as long as they are on the one beat.
- Adhere to discussed rules like stepping under the body and maintaining connection.
- Different sensations during improvisation should feel good and natural.
- Use this practice to explore adding cross steps to your dancing style.
- Focus on partnership dynamics while improvising to enhance musicality.
