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title: 10 Shoulders and Hips%3A Partnered
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on integrating independent shoulder and hip variations into partnered dancing, with leaders guiding weight shifts and tempo while both partners add their own body movements.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start by dancing in open position to practice variations without complex leading.
- Leaders should lead basics, walks, and turns to create a foundation for adding variations.
- Add individual rhythmical variations during simpler moments in the dance, such as open dancing.
- Practice with music immediately to apply variations in a real-time context.

##REMEMBER
- Variations are independent for each partner, not led by the leader.
- Leaders are responsible for leading weight shifts, direction, and tempo.
- Integrating variations with complex figures requires additional practice and training.
- Keep it simple initially by focusing on open dancing and basic leads.
