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title: 1 The Travelling Fishtail
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on the traveling fishtail movement, specifically practicing it while moving sideways, with the goal of building up the pattern and adding variations for musicality.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight on the left and practice step, together, step, hold before adding the fishtail.
- Substitute the step hold with a fishtail, stepping backward into the movement.
- During the together step, return to a neutral shape to prepare for the next backward step.
- Add texture by making the movement bouncy or smooth as desired.
- Walk sideways for as long as you want before adding the fishtail to improvise and be musical.

##REMEMBER
- Layer the movement gradually, starting with basic steps before incorporating the fishtail.
- The fishtail can be thought of as half and full variations for different effects.
- Use the pattern to change direction and add improvisation for creativity.
- Focus on maintaining a neutral shape during transitions to ensure smooth execution.
- Incorporate musicality by adjusting the timing and style of the fishtail to the music.
