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title: 2 Contra-Body Movement
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces contra-body movement in close embrace blues dancing, focusing on using natural body opposition to create smooth, comfortable motion.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Initiate the swing from the center of the body, not from the shoulders or arms.
- Tap forward and back on a straight line while swinging the opposite side of the body.
- Practice without hand connection to avoid relying on arm movement instead of body swing.
- Keep the swing continuous every beat, whether tapping or stepping.
- Play with the size of the swing, from small to exaggerated.

##REMEMBER
- Contra-body movement is an exaggerated version of natural walking opposition.
- Maintain a relationship between the ribcage and hips, with them getting closer during twists.
- Focus on internal, controlled movement from the core rather than extremities.
- The swing should be light and smooth, not jerky or forced.
