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title: 16 Shoulder Styling
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on shoulder variations and styling in Latin Blues, teaching simple ways to move the shoulders and upper body with Latin rhythms.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Use the back muscles to roll the shoulders subtly, avoiding lifting them too high.
- Coordinate shoulder rolls with opposite legs, such as rolling the right shoulder back when weight is on the left.
- Add an up-and-down motion in the shoulders on the slow beat to fill the rhythm.
- Initiate shoulder movements from the center of the body for better control.
- Practice shoulder rhythms like slow, quick, quick or cha-cha-cha to match footwork.
- Split rhythms between shoulders and feet, such as stepping on one beat and tapping shoulders on others.

##REMEMBER
- Keep shoulder movements low and subtle by engaging back muscles, not lifting from the top.
- Open the body slightly on the slow beat to enhance the dance's aesthetic.
- Match shoulder rhythms to the music, adapting variations based on what you hear.
- Experiment with different shoulder options to add layers to your dance styling.
- Focus on coordination between shoulders and feet for a harmonious overall movement.
- Practice variations until they feel natural and comfortable in the body.
