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title: 8 Communication Challenge II
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on practicing communication in swing dance through three moves, two speeds, and two redirection methods, with the goal of enhancing leaders' and followers' ability to convey and respond to tempo and energy changes.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Try a slow turn with a quick redirection to practice timing variations.
- Use a collect, full swing, or shorter swing for redirection options.
- Maintain body action rather than arm tension to communicate speed changes.
- Experiment without the swing to feel the difference in communication.
- Avoid leaning and follow through with body movement.
- Choose between outside turn, inside turn, or send outs for moves.

##REMEMBER
- Followers should listen to tempo cues and respond to changes in the leader's body energy.
- Leaders must communicate both move speeds and the timing of redirection clearly.
- Avoid default habits and stay free to play with different swing and redirection styles.
- Redirection can vary in speed, such as full or faster swings.
- Focus on body action for effective communication, not just arm movements.
- Practice with music to apply techniques in a rhythmic context.
