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title: 4 Contrabody Practice%4A Transitions
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on transitioning in and out of contrabody connection, starting from close embrace to side-by-side and back, with an emphasis on maintaining contrabody alignment during transitions.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Exaggerate the third step in contrabody to help peel off into side-by-side.
- On the fourth step, step diagonally towards your partner to facilitate the turn.
- Think about going into contrabody as you close in front of your partner on step seven.
- Keep your body twist in contrabody for a smooth transition back to close embrace.

##REMEMBER
- Maintain contrabody alignment throughout the transition to ensure fluid movement.
- The peel-off feeling on the fourth step is key for opening into side-by-side.
- Focus on body positioning rather than hand movements for better connection.
- Practice the sequence slowly to build muscle memory for the contrabody twist.
