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title: 3 Hips Forward and Back
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on teaching forward and back hip movements in blues dance, including variations like pendular pulse, funky butt, rock steady, and choo-choo shuffle, with the goal of mastering weight distribution and body control.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Keep weight in the center of the foot for pendular pulse by maintaining a central body axis.
- For funky butt, shift weight to the heels as hips go back and relax the ankles for a smoother look.
- In rock steady, straighten knees on the up movement and bend them more on the down movement.
- For choo-choo shuffle, go onto toes when hips go forward to maintain balance without gripping with toes.
- Add styling by lifting a leg or incorporating hip bumps during movements like funky butt.
- Practice movements slower to focus on body feeling and weight distribution.

##REMEMBER
- Weight distribution on the foot varies between movements, such as center for pendular pulse and heels for funky butt.
- Maintain a long spine and relaxed posture to enhance movement fluidity and control.
- Movements can be adapted to different music styles and integrated with walking or rotating.
- Focus on the circular motion and groove inherent in blues dance for authenticity.
- Use the shuffle rhythm for choo-choo shuffle to align with blues timing.
- Experiment with combining movements for improvisation and versatility in dance.
