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title: 13 Cross Step Styling - Kick Ball Change
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the kick ball change styling for cross steps, focusing on controlled kicks and smooth transitions between steps.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Kick with energy going down through the heel, not throwing it away.
- Use the whole body with a slight lean for a nice stretch or line.
- Add an extra step at the end to alternate legs: kick, ball, step, step.
- Keep movements grounded and avoid jumping to maintain control.
- Transition smoothly by focusing on the step before the kick.
- Practice the rhythm, such as 'one and two', to match the cross step pattern.

##REMEMBER
- This styling can be done independently without leading, in open or closed positions.
- Maintain a low center of energy to keep movements contained and cool.
- Timing and practice are key for smooth transitions between triple steps and kick steps.
- Use variations for exits as learned in previous lessons.
- Focus on technique to prevent the step from becoming too big or wild.
