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<h1>0 Introduction to Slow Drag</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces the slow drag, a historic partnered blues dance from the early 20th century, focusing on its origins and the close embrace style.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Maintain a close embrace with your partner throughout the dance.</li>
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<li>Focus on holding onto each other to connect with the music.</li>
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<li>Enjoy the time spent with your partner while dancing.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>The slow drag is one of the oldest blues dance idioms, originating in Black communities in the early 1900s.</li>
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<li>It is a close embrace dance that emphasizes partner connection and musical enjoyment.</li>
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<li>The dance gained popularity across the United States by the late teens and early 1920s.</li>
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title: 0 Introduction to Slow Drag
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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tags: Blues
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces the slow drag, a historic partnered blues dance from the early 20th century, focusing on its origins and the close embrace style.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Maintain a close embrace with your partner throughout the dance.
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- Focus on holding onto each other to connect with the music.
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- Enjoy the time spent with your partner while dancing.
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##REMEMBER
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- The slow drag is one of the oldest blues dance idioms, originating in Black communities in the early 1900s.
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- It is a close embrace dance that emphasizes partner connection and musical enjoyment.
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- The dance gained popularity across the United States by the late teens and early 1920s.
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<h1>1 Close Embrace for Slow Drag</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on the importance of close embrace in slow drag, a dance where partners maintain body-to-body connection throughout, emphasizing a relaxed and intimate hold.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders should rest their right arm lightly along the follower's side, connecting between wrist and inner elbow without pressing on the spine.</li>
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<li>Followers should drape their left arm along the leader's back line, keeping frame muscles engaged and shoulders in position.</li>
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<li>Maintain a relaxed and light embrace, avoiding any tight holding or trapping of the partner's body.</li>
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<li>Adjust arm placement based on height differences, with options ranging from the back to the arm.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Close embrace is essential for slow drag, as it defines the dance and allows for spinal articulation, which is key in blues aesthetics.</li>
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<li>The dance originated as a radical statement of bodily autonomy for Black people, with all Black American dances starting in close embrace.</li>
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<li>While occasional breaks from close embrace are possible for musical interpretation, they should not be the default or regular occurrence.</li>
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<li>This dance influences most blues dances, making close embrace a foundational element in the genre.</li>
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title: 1 Close Embrace for Slow Drag
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on the importance of close embrace in slow drag, a dance where partners maintain body-to-body connection throughout, emphasizing a relaxed and intimate hold.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should rest their right arm lightly along the follower's side, connecting between wrist and inner elbow without pressing on the spine.
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- Followers should drape their left arm along the leader's back line, keeping frame muscles engaged and shoulders in position.
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- Maintain a relaxed and light embrace, avoiding any tight holding or trapping of the partner's body.
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- Adjust arm placement based on height differences, with options ranging from the back to the arm.
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##REMEMBER
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- Close embrace is essential for slow drag, as it defines the dance and allows for spinal articulation, which is key in blues aesthetics.
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- The dance originated as a radical statement of bodily autonomy for Black people, with all Black American dances starting in close embrace.
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- While occasional breaks from close embrace are possible for musical interpretation, they should not be the default or regular occurrence.
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- This dance influences most blues dances, making close embrace a foundational element in the genre.
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<h1>2 Posture and Basic Rhythm</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson covers the posture and basic rhythm of the slow drag dance, focusing on proper body alignment and the signature push-and-drag movement.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Keep weight on the balls of the feet with knees bent, shoulders forward, and hips back.</li>
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<li>Push laterally across the floor like rollerblading, then allow the free leg to drag without stepping or tapping.</li>
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<li>Start with big movements and gradually make them smaller while maintaining energy and subtlety.</li>
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<li>Sink into the floor and push even when moving in small spaces to preserve momentum.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Maintain shoulders over knees and avoid hips forward or shoulders back as the default posture.</li>
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<li>The basic rhythm is a slow step with a drag, emphasizing relaxation and momentum over active leg movements.</li>
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<li>In partnership, focus on consistent energy and relaxation to achieve the signature look of the slow drag.</li>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson covers the posture and basic rhythm of the slow drag dance, focusing on proper body alignment and the signature push-and-drag movement.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Keep weight on the balls of the feet with knees bent, shoulders forward, and hips back.
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- Push laterally across the floor like rollerblading, then allow the free leg to drag without stepping or tapping.
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- Start with big movements and gradually make them smaller while maintaining energy and subtlety.
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- Sink into the floor and push even when moving in small spaces to preserve momentum.
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##REMEMBER
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- Maintain shoulders over knees and avoid hips forward or shoulders back as the default posture.
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- The basic rhythm is a slow step with a drag, emphasizing relaxation and momentum over active leg movements.
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- In partnership, focus on consistent energy and relaxation to achieve the signature look of the slow drag.
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<h1>3 Partnered Styling</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on partnered styling in slow drag, exploring how movement choices and body shapes enhance musicality and connection between partners.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Sink your hips during the drag to create a different shape.</li>
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<li>Keep forearms resting against each other when holding arms up for self-support.</li>
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<li>Use a palm-to-palm hold with your wrist against your chest for a comfortable shape.</li>
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<li>Experiment with arm extensions or reverse palm-to-palm connections.</li>
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<li>Consider traveling side-to-side or front-and-back based on the music.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Movement decisions like traveling or staying in place are the first steps to musicality in partnership.</li>
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<li>Body shapes from the leader can invite the follower to join, adding to partnered musicality.</li>
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<li>Prioritize comfort and clear communication when creating shapes like hand placements.</li>
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<li>Make choices based on the music to enhance the dance experience.</li>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on partnered styling in slow drag, exploring how movement choices and body shapes enhance musicality and connection between partners.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Sink your hips during the drag to create a different shape.
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- Keep forearms resting against each other when holding arms up for self-support.
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- Use a palm-to-palm hold with your wrist against your chest for a comfortable shape.
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- Experiment with arm extensions or reverse palm-to-palm connections.
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- Consider traveling side-to-side or front-and-back based on the music.
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##REMEMBER
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- Movement decisions like traveling or staying in place are the first steps to musicality in partnership.
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- Body shapes from the leader can invite the follower to join, adding to partnered musicality.
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- Prioritize comfort and clear communication when creating shapes like hand placements.
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- Make choices based on the music to enhance the dance experience.
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<h1>4 Individual Styling</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on individual styling for musicality in slow drag, demonstrating hip movements as personal choices that enhance dance expression without relying on lead-follow dynamics.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>In close embrace, bring your hips back and around while maintaining torso connection.</li>
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<li>For an inverted movement, swing your hips forward as you travel, using posture to create space.</li>
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<li>Practice hip styling without music first to focus on technique, then add music for timing.</li>
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<li>Show movements from multiple angles to ensure clarity in execution.</li>
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<li>In partnership, observe how one person's hip movement can complement or contrast with the other's.</li>
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<li>Use these styling choices regardless of which role you are in during the dance.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Individual styling is about personal musicality choices, not lead and follow.</li>
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<li>Hip movements are self-contained to your body and can be made in any role.</li>
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<li>You can choose to join your partner's styling if you feel it, enhancing connection.</li>
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<li>Different hip movements, like back-and-around or forward swings, can pair well together.</li>
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<li>Maintain posture to allow space for hip movements without bumping into your partner.</li>
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<li>Styling impacts the dance dynamically, offering creative interpretation options.</li>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on individual styling for musicality in slow drag, demonstrating hip movements as personal choices that enhance dance expression without relying on lead-follow dynamics.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- In close embrace, bring your hips back and around while maintaining torso connection.
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- For an inverted movement, swing your hips forward as you travel, using posture to create space.
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- Practice hip styling without music first to focus on technique, then add music for timing.
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- Show movements from multiple angles to ensure clarity in execution.
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- In partnership, observe how one person's hip movement can complement or contrast with the other's.
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- Use these styling choices regardless of which role you are in during the dance.
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##REMEMBER
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- Individual styling is about personal musicality choices, not lead and follow.
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- Hip movements are self-contained to your body and can be made in any role.
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- You can choose to join your partner's styling if you feel it, enhancing connection.
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- Different hip movements, like back-and-around or forward swings, can pair well together.
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- Maintain posture to allow space for hip movements without bumping into your partner.
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- Styling impacts the dance dynamically, offering creative interpretation options.
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<h1>5 Individual Styling continued</h1>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces a figure eight hip movement for slow drag and discusses how to explore and innovate with styling independently.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Push to the left and make a forward movement with the left hip.</li>
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<li>Circle the hip around before pushing forward.</li>
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<li>Incorporate rotation before each push for the figure eight movement.</li>
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<li>Practice this movement to the left for best results in partnership.</li>
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<li>Use music to enhance the timing and flow of the hip movement.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>The outer hip on the open side may be easier to move than the right side.</li>
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<li>Different relationships and sizes with your partner can affect the movement.</li>
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<li>Expect variations in turn amount between sides during practice.</li>
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<li>Focus on creating smooth rotations to improve the figure eight pattern.</li>
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<li>Explore and adapt the movement to innovate your own styling in slow drag.</li>
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/5_Individual%20Styling%20continued.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
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</div>
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</div>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces a figure eight hip movement for slow drag and discusses how to explore and innovate with styling independently.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Push to the left and make a forward movement with the left hip.
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- Circle the hip around before pushing forward.
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- Incorporate rotation before each push for the figure eight movement.
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- Practice this movement to the left for best results in partnership.
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- Use music to enhance the timing and flow of the hip movement.
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##REMEMBER
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- The outer hip on the open side may be easier to move than the right side.
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- Different relationships and sizes with your partner can affect the movement.
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- Expect variations in turn amount between sides during practice.
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- Focus on creating smooth rotations to improve the figure eight pattern.
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- Explore and adapt the movement to innovate your own styling in slow drag.
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<h1>6 Upper Body Styling</h1>
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<hr>
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<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
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<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
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<iframe
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src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/6_Upper%20Body%20Styling.mp4"
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style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"
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allowfullscreen
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allow="autoplay; fullscreen">
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</iframe>
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</div>
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</div>
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<hr>
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<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on upper body musicality in slow drag, specifically using torso elongation and compression for styling as a follower.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Elongate one side of the torso while compressing the other to create a broken line.</li>
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<li>Add footwork by elongating on the push and compressing on the drag.</li>
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<li>Keep a steady basic step while practicing this styling.</li>
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<li>Choose specific spots in the music to apply this movement for a few counts.</li>
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<li>Relax the styling after a few counts to allow the follower full range of musicality.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Spinal articulation is important for upper body styling in slow drag.</li>
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<li>The connection point in close embrace changes dynamically with torso movement.</li>
|
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<li>This styling is an individual musical choice and should not be done too aggressively.</li>
|
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<li>Aggressive styling can limit the partner's musicality and movement options.</li>
|
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<li>Leaders should use this movement sparingly to avoid restricting the follower.</li>
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</ul></p>
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---
|
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title: 6 Upper Body Styling
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description:
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published: true
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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tags: Blues
|
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editor: markdown
|
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dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
---
|
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|
||||
<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
|
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<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
|
||||
<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/6_Upper%20Body%20Styling.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson focuses on upper body musicality in slow drag, specifically using torso elongation and compression for styling as a follower.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Elongate one side of the torso while compressing the other to create a broken line.
|
||||
- Add footwork by elongating on the push and compressing on the drag.
|
||||
- Keep a steady basic step while practicing this styling.
|
||||
- Choose specific spots in the music to apply this movement for a few counts.
|
||||
- Relax the styling after a few counts to allow the follower full range of musicality.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Spinal articulation is important for upper body styling in slow drag.
|
||||
- The connection point in close embrace changes dynamically with torso movement.
|
||||
- This styling is an individual musical choice and should not be done too aggressively.
|
||||
- Aggressive styling can limit the partner's musicality and movement options.
|
||||
- Leaders should use this movement sparingly to avoid restricting the follower.
|
||||
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>7 Upper Body Styling continued</h1>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
|
||||
|
||||
<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
|
||||
|
||||
<iframe
|
||||
src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/7_Upper%20Body%20Styling%20continued.mp4"
|
||||
style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"
|
||||
allowfullscreen
|
||||
allow="autoplay; fullscreen">
|
||||
</iframe>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces a final chest and torso styling technique for slow drag, focusing on altering the point of connection on a horizontal plane without impacting the partner's body.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Rotate your body to shift the point of connection with your partner on a horizontal plane.</li>
|
||||
<li>Maintain a very relaxed connection to facilitate the movement.</li>
|
||||
<li>Experiment with twisting and pushing/dragging directions to find what feels comfortable.</li>
|
||||
<li>Observe foot placement and torso rotation during the drag to control energy and appearance.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practice the movement with music, adjusting timing to land on or begin with the beat.</li>
|
||||
<li>Use the latter timing (beginning movement on the count) for a deeper musical pocket and responsiveness.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>The movement involves turning yourself around your partner's body, not turning your partner.</li>
|
||||
<li>Energy level in the drag affects its visibility, from subtle to resembling a fishtail.</li>
|
||||
<li>Slow drag music allows a wide range of movement choices due to its slow tempo.</li>
|
||||
<li>Different timing styles suit different eras of blues music, with later styles being more versatile.</li>
|
||||
<li>Slow drag is still practiced in Black communities with various modern music genres.</li>
|
||||
<li>Focus on personal comfort and musical connection rather than rigid anticipation.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 7 Upper Body Styling continued
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
|
||||
<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
|
||||
<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/7_Upper%20Body%20Styling%20continued.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson introduces a final chest and torso styling technique for slow drag, focusing on altering the point of connection on a horizontal plane without impacting the partner's body.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Rotate your body to shift the point of connection with your partner on a horizontal plane.
|
||||
- Maintain a very relaxed connection to facilitate the movement.
|
||||
- Experiment with twisting and pushing/dragging directions to find what feels comfortable.
|
||||
- Observe foot placement and torso rotation during the drag to control energy and appearance.
|
||||
- Practice the movement with music, adjusting timing to land on or begin with the beat.
|
||||
- Use the latter timing (beginning movement on the count) for a deeper musical pocket and responsiveness.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- The movement involves turning yourself around your partner's body, not turning your partner.
|
||||
- Energy level in the drag affects its visibility, from subtle to resembling a fishtail.
|
||||
- Slow drag music allows a wide range of movement choices due to its slow tempo.
|
||||
- Different timing styles suit different eras of blues music, with later styles being more versatile.
|
||||
- Slow drag is still practiced in Black communities with various modern music genres.
|
||||
- Focus on personal comfort and musical connection rather than rigid anticipation.
|
||||
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>8 Putting everything together</h1>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
|
||||
|
||||
<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
|
||||
|
||||
<iframe
|
||||
src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/8_Putting%20everything%20together.mp4"
|
||||
style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"
|
||||
allowfullscreen
|
||||
allow="autoplay; fullscreen">
|
||||
</iframe>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on integrating all previously learned slow-drag dance techniques into an improvisational social dance, encouraging students to watch first and then join in.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Watch the demonstration first before attempting to join the dance.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practice the moves in a social dance context to build confidence.</li>
|
||||
<li>Use the background music as a guide for timing and rhythm during improvisation.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Improvisation in social dancing allows for personal expression and adaptation.</li>
|
||||
<li>Building on previous lessons helps create a cohesive dance experience.</li>
|
||||
<li>Social dancing emphasizes connection and flow with a partner.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 8 Putting everything together
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
|
||||
<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
|
||||
<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey/8_Putting%20everything%20together.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson focuses on integrating all previously learned slow-drag dance techniques into an improvisational social dance, encouraging students to watch first and then join in.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Watch the demonstration first before attempting to join the dance.
|
||||
- Practice the moves in a social dance context to build confidence.
|
||||
- Use the background music as a guide for timing and rhythm during improvisation.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Improvisation in social dancing allows for personal expression and adaptation.
|
||||
- Building on previous lessons helps create a cohesive dance experience.
|
||||
- Social dancing emphasizes connection and flow with a partner.
|
||||
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