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title: 9 Ways to Riff%3A Texture
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on playing with texture in dance, using a partner's texture as inspiration to create dynamic interactions. The goal is to explore different textures like sharp or smooth and respond to them while dancing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Match your partner's texture but not necessarily their specific moves.
- Change the texture whenever you feel ready to keep the interaction fresh.
- Use your partner's texture as inspiration for as long as you enjoy playing with it.
- Experiment with putting the same texture in different parts of the body.
- Incorporate accents and softness to vary the texture dynamically.

##REMEMBER
- Texture can be interpreted as sharp, smooth, or related to muscle engagement and air resistance.
- Focus on the feeling of the texture rather than just the movements to enhance partner play.
- Be flexible and adapt textures based on the music and your partner's cues.
