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title: 15 Heel Toes and Tick Tocks
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces two new foot variations for the Texas Shuffle, starting with simple heel movements and progressing to more interesting patterns. The goal is to practice traveling side-to-side and playing with rhythm while avoiding forward and back movement.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with feet together or under your hip joints for balance.
- Travel more on the sides rather than forward and back.
- Play with the rhythm by practicing down, in, up patterns.
- Break down the footwork intensively if needed.
- Ensure your movements are intentional to avoid becoming a mishmash.

##REMEMBER
- Focus on side-to-side travel for easier movement.
- Keep footwork clear and avoid overcomplicating patterns.
- Practice solo before incorporating into partnership dancing.
- Maintain rhythm and avoid slowing down during practice.
