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title: 5 Sway Footwork Pattern
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on the Sway Footwork Pattern, teaching a sequence of two sways and two steps with variations in body movement and partner interaction.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight on left for followers and right for leads.
- Open the body like a door on the first sway and close slightly on the second.
- Allow relaxation in the spine for softness and delay in the upper body.
- Practice the pattern solo with music to build fluidity.
- In partner work, use relaxed arms and invite rather than force movement.
- Add rotation in sways to create a curvy, rounded feeling.

##REMEMBER
- The step pattern is sway, sway, step, step, repeated with variations.
- Followers move diagonally, not directly forward, during sways.
- Autonomy is important; leaders invite, followers choose to respond.
- Movement can be adjusted in size from subtle to large based on comfort.
- The pattern can be performed in open or closed embrace positions.
- Focus on feeling good in the body and letting the movement roll fluidly.
