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title: 8 Textures%4A Stomps
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on teaching stomps, a dance move with a powerful and aggressive feel, emphasizing proper weight distribution and body movement to achieve the blues aesthetic.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Use split weight between legs to create sticky resistance when sliding the foot in.
- Imagine chewing gum stuck to the sole of your shoe to help slide the foot in with control.
- Engage thigh muscles to drag the leg in as if it's stuck to the floor.
- Swing hips to the opposite side of the stomping foot for a soft, asymmetric shape.
- Keep the upper body forward with intention to avoid an upright posture.
- Visualize a heavy bowling ball in the hips to guide the side-to-side movement.

##REMEMBER
- Stomps require a gooey, stretchy feeling with more power and aggression than slides.
- Proper weight distribution is crucial for traction and resistance during the slide.
- Body movement, especially hip swings, is essential for the blues aesthetic.
- Alternate stomps by changing weight each time the legs are under the body.
- Involve the whole body, not just the feet, to enhance the style of stomps.
- Practice stomps in combination with other moves for integration into dance routines.
