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title: 7 Adding The Pulse
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on adding pulse to turns in blues dance to create texture, covering techniques for incorporating pulse organically during turns.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Bend the knee as you collect into a half turn to add pulse.
- Practice adding pulse by stepping and collecting slowly, then increasing speed.
- Use triple steps to speed up turns when indicated by music or partner.
- Slow down turns by taking the first step in the opposite direction and milking it.
- Add little drops or extra pulses on top of natural steps for variation.

##REMEMBER
- Pulse in blues dance enhances texture and should be added during the turn, not just the step.
- The pulse can be up-and-down or pendular, depending on the desired effect.
- Adjust turn speed with triple steps for acceleration or opposite-direction steps for deceleration.
- Practice techniques slowly before increasing tempo to build control and fluidity.
- Use advanced variations like slowing turns sparingly and in response to partner or music cues.
