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title: 12 Shoulder Pops
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches shoulder pops, a sharp, subtle move to add texture and accent to dance routines by isolating shoulder movement forwards and back.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Widen the shoulder blades apart to drop the shoulders forwards.
- Keep the movement small and sharp, avoiding large or curved chest motions.
- Practice in front of a mirror or film yourself to check the action.
- Maintain a long neck and keep shoulders down without hunching.
- Use a straight line of energy forwards and back, not rotational like shoulder rolls.

##REMEMBER
- Shoulder pops are a textural tool for adding sharp accents, not for continuous repetition.
- Focus on shoulder isolation to prevent excessive chest movement.
- The move is subtle and cheeky, best kept small for cool effects.
- It can be done at any rhythm, often added at the end of moves.
- Avoid making the shoulders too big or bringing them up to the ears.
