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title: 25 Cuttin Recap & Practice
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson recaps key principles for cutting in dance, focusing on etiquette, adapting difficulty, and leveraging personal strengths, with a final guided practice to integrate all learned ideas.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Make an entrance and own your space without panicking.
- Give your partner space and avoid getting too close.
- Change the game when difficulty feels explored enough.
- Copy your partner's moves if you anticipate them.
- Lean into your strengths and favorite moves.
- Use texturing that feels natural and matches the music.

##REMEMBER
- Own your superpowers and identify what you're good at.
- Don't overcomplicate moves to the point it stops being good dancing.
- Cutting can vary by difficulty, attitude, or musicality.
- Integrate all ideas from the riffing section in practice.
- Etiquette is crucial for a respectful dance environment.
- Adapt your approach based on the dance situation.
