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title: 7 The Funky Butt
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches how to swing the hips back to create a subtle variation called the 'funky butt' in late-night blues dancing, focusing on small, controlled movements.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Swing the hips back on the 'two' count of the basic step.
- Imagine moving through resistance, like underwater or in honey, to slow the swing.
- Open the hip slightly when swinging back for a more natural feel.
- Keep the movement small and subtle to maintain connection with your partner.
- Focus on how the movement feels in your body rather than how it looks.

##REMEMBER
- The funky butt is a non-funky variation that adds a subtle hip swing to the slow drag basic.
- Maintain forward weight while the hips move back to preserve balance.
- This is an individual variation that can be added or ignored based on personal comfort.
- Keep the upper body embrace stable to avoid losing connection with your partner.
- Play with the size and points of connection to suit your comfort and style.
