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title: 6 Shuffle Footwork%3A Individual Styling
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on integrating shuffle footwork variations into open position as independent styling for followers, while leaders maintain basic steps and soft leads, emphasizing relaxation and improvisation.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Shake a little to remind each other to relax if tension is felt during practice.
- Followers should respect the speed and direction of the leader's lead when adding footwork.
- Leaders should use a super soft lead, more like a suggestion, for turns.
- If followers end up offset after styling, don't stop to fix it; keep dancing and see it as an opportunity.

##REMEMBER
- Tension in the arms communicates limitation to the partner, so keep arms relaxed.
- It's common to tense up when improvising, but relaxation enhances connection and creativity.
- Offset positions after styling are not a problem; they can lead to new dance opportunities.
- Leaders and followers can both add variations independently without needing explicit leads.
