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title: 11 Seamless Transitions
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on combining swing in solo body movement and partnership to create seamless transitions between outside turns, inside turns, send-outs, and fishtails.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Keep hands low during fishtails to maintain connection and swing.
- Maintain hand slow and connected to your body when transitioning from a turn into a fishtail.
- Stop the fishtail rotation to lead a send-out, maintaining the swing without finishing the rotation.
- Use stepping every beat for faster turns, integrating fishtails smoothly.
- Let the fishtail become the first step of a turn for followers to ensure fluidity.

##REMEMBER
- Swing is essential for creating seamless transitions between moves, enhancing both solo and partner dynamics.
- Fishtails can be inserted flexibly between turns and send-outs, lasting as long as desired for smooth flow.
- Connection and swing allow for natural openings that facilitate transitions without forced movements.
- Leaders can control transitions by managing rotation and connection points, such as stopping fishtail rotation to initiate a send-out.
