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title: 0 Introduction to Struttin'
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the history and basics of Struttin', a dance from Memphis, Tennessee, spanning the 1930s to 1950s, with the goal of starting to learn the dance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Dance in close embrace for footwork variations and turning.
- Use a small space as it was traditionally danced in bars.
- Incorporate turns and flashy moves for showmanship in later styles.
- Focus on up-tempo, faster blues music for the dance rhythm.

##REMEMBER
- Struttin' evolved from pre-World War II close embrace to post-war showmanship.
- The dance originated in Memphis and has two distinct generations of styles.
- Check resources for more history, such as Damon Stone's video.
