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title: 4 Ways to Riff%3A The move - facing & direction
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on exploring movement through space by varying direction of travel, body facing, and gaze, to expand dance moves beyond stationary positions.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Travel in different paths like lines, curves, or circles to practice direction.
- Experiment with facing forward, sideways, or backward while moving to alter the move's appearance.
- Adjust where you look independently from body facing, such as looking over your shoulder when walking backwards.
- Start with a simple move on the spot before adding travel to build complexity gradually.
- Try rotating while traveling to incorporate turns into your movement.

##REMEMBER
- Direction of travel, body facing, and gaze are three key elements to layer for creative exploration.
- Changing facing direction can influence how a move looks or make it easier in certain orientations.
- These elements can help create new variations and fun combinations in your dance.
- Focus primarily on direction, facing, and looking to innovate with your moves.
- Feel free to experiment with untried ideas to discover new possibilities.
