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<h1>0 Introduction to Struttin'</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces the history and basics of Struttin', a dance from Memphis, Tennessee, spanning the 1930s to 1950s, with the goal of starting to learn the dance.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Dance in close embrace for footwork variations and turning.</li>
<li>Use a small space as it was traditionally danced in bars.</li>
<li>Incorporate turns and flashy moves for showmanship in later styles.</li>
<li>Focus on up-tempo, faster blues music for the dance rhythm.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Struttin' evolved from pre-World War II close embrace to post-war showmanship.</li>
<li>The dance originated in Memphis and has two distinct generations of styles.</li>
<li>Check resources for more history, such as Damon Stone's video.</li>
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title: 0 Introduction to Struttin'
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
---
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/struttin-vol-i-introduction/0_Introduction%20to%20Struttin%27.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
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</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson introduces the history and basics of Struttin', a dance from Memphis, Tennessee, spanning the 1930s to 1950s, with the goal of starting to learn the dance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Dance in close embrace for footwork variations and turning.
- Use a small space as it was traditionally danced in bars.
- Incorporate turns and flashy moves for showmanship in later styles.
- Focus on up-tempo, faster blues music for the dance rhythm.
##REMEMBER
- Struttin' evolved from pre-World War II close embrace to post-war showmanship.
- The dance originated in Memphis and has two distinct generations of styles.
- Check resources for more history, such as Damon Stone's video.

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<h1>10 Core Training</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on core activation exercises to support the unique Strutton connection where the follower leans onto the leader, aiming to build strength for better posture and dance movement.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Use a wall with elbows and forearms against it to simulate partner connection and activate muscles like the anterior serratus.</li>
<li>Push your armpits down to create space between your face and shoulders, preventing collapse.</li>
<li>Pull your ribs together and widen your back to support your lower back with abdominal muscles.</li>
<li>Progress exercises by moving feet further from the wall or transitioning to a floor plank for increased challenge.</li>
<li>Keep your neck relaxed and straight while pushing the floor away to maintain core engagement.</li>
<li>Breathe steadily and release facial tension by wiggling your mouth and cheeks during exercises.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>In Strutton, the follower leans onto the leader, not vice versa, to allow more space for footwork and change the dance connection.</li>
<li>Core strength is essential for maintaining proper posture and preventing lower back pain while dancing.</li>
<li>Engage muscles to avoid collapsing the neck, shoulders, or lower back for a more comfortable and effective dance experience.</li>
<li>Practice with a wall helps build muscle memory and stability before applying techniques with a partner.</li>
<li>Aim to keep the body in a straight line with ribs, belly, and hips tucked in for optimal alignment.</li>
<li>Gradually increase exercise difficulty to build endurance for maintaining core engagement throughout a dance song.</li>
</ul></p>

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---
title: 10 Core Training
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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/10_Core%20Training.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 core activation exercises to support the unique Strutton connection where the follower leans onto the leader, aiming to build strength for better posture and dance movement.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Use a wall with elbows and forearms against it to simulate partner connection and activate muscles like the anterior serratus.
- Push your armpits down to create space between your face and shoulders, preventing collapse.
- Pull your ribs together and widen your back to support your lower back with abdominal muscles.
- Progress exercises by moving feet further from the wall or transitioning to a floor plank for increased challenge.
- Keep your neck relaxed and straight while pushing the floor away to maintain core engagement.
- Breathe steadily and release facial tension by wiggling your mouth and cheeks during exercises.
##REMEMBER
- In Strutton, the follower leans onto the leader, not vice versa, to allow more space for footwork and change the dance connection.
- Core strength is essential for maintaining proper posture and preventing lower back pain while dancing.
- Engage muscles to avoid collapsing the neck, shoulders, or lower back for a more comfortable and effective dance experience.
- Practice with a wall helps build muscle memory and stability before applying techniques with a partner.
- Aim to keep the body in a straight line with ribs, belly, and hips tucked in for optimal alignment.
- Gradually increase exercise difficulty to build endurance for maintaining core engagement throughout a dance song.

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<h1>11 Dancing with core activation</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on dancing with core activation while leaning against a wall, aiming to practice engaging the center and relaxing the hips for strutton movements.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Push armpits down and toward the wall to create space for the face.</li>
<li>Engage the belly and support the back while breathing.</li>
<li>Release the hips during the strutton jog to combine center engagement with hip relaxation.</li>
<li>Try variations like cross feet, toe taps, shuffle steps, or triples as comfort increases.</li>
<li>Move feet further from the wall to challenge balance and core support.</li>
<li>Improvise with learned movements while maintaining the lean.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Core activation is essential for both followers and leaders to provide solid support.</li>
<li>Practice helps followers master the lean-to technique and leaders develop stability.</li>
<li>Avoid collapsing on the wall by re-finding core and armpit muscles.</li>
<li>Keep hips relaxed and continue breathing throughout the movements.</li>
<li>This exercise prepares for dancing with a partner in future lessons.</li>
<li>Improvise and practice as needed to build confidence and skill.</li>
</ul></p>

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---
title: 11 Dancing with core activation
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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/11_Dancing%20with%20core%20activation.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 dancing with core activation while leaning against a wall, aiming to practice engaging the center and relaxing the hips for strutton movements.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Push armpits down and toward the wall to create space for the face.
- Engage the belly and support the back while breathing.
- Release the hips during the strutton jog to combine center engagement with hip relaxation.
- Try variations like cross feet, toe taps, shuffle steps, or triples as comfort increases.
- Move feet further from the wall to challenge balance and core support.
- Improvise with learned movements while maintaining the lean.
##REMEMBER
- Core activation is essential for both followers and leaders to provide solid support.
- Practice helps followers master the lean-to technique and leaders develop stability.
- Avoid collapsing on the wall by re-finding core and armpit muscles.
- Keep hips relaxed and continue breathing throughout the movements.
- This exercise prepares for dancing with a partner in future lessons.
- Improvise and practice as needed to build confidence and skill.

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<h1>12 Lean-to Connection</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches the Lean-to Connection in partner dance, focusing on how followers initiate and control the lean while maintaining a solid, comfortable posture with their leader.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Followers initiate the lean by taking their feet away from the leader as far as comfortable, starting with baby steps.</li>
<li>Leaders can walk backwards to create the lean, with followers stepping forward if they want to reduce it.</li>
<li>Practice maintaining the lean while moving forward, back, side-to-side, and in rotation to build stability.</li>
<li>Film yourselves to check for posture issues like collapsing backs or shoulders, which are easier to see than feel.</li>
<li>Use a supported push down with arms and shoulders to create space for the face and avoid collapsing.</li>
<li>Leaders should maintain an athletic posture without leaning, supported through the core and armpits, to provide a solid base.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Followers always choose whether to lean and control the size of the lean, ensuring it's comfortable for them.</li>
<li>Avoid collapsing the shoulders or back to prevent discomfort and maintain a strong, consistent connection.</li>
<li>Activate core and back muscles to press down slightly on the leader, creating space for the face and a solid feel.</li>
<li>The lean should feel like a supported push down, not a collapse, for a pleasant and secure connection.</li>
<li>Maintain a straight, strong line in the back, as practiced in planks, to prevent arch collapse during movement.</li>
<li>Leaders need to stay upright and supported to be a reliable base, avoiding rounding or collapsing that weakens the connection.</li>
</ul></p>

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---
title: 12 Lean-to Connection
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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/12_Lean-to%20Connection.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson teaches the Lean-to Connection in partner dance, focusing on how followers initiate and control the lean while maintaining a solid, comfortable posture with their leader.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Followers initiate the lean by taking their feet away from the leader as far as comfortable, starting with baby steps.
- Leaders can walk backwards to create the lean, with followers stepping forward if they want to reduce it.
- Practice maintaining the lean while moving forward, back, side-to-side, and in rotation to build stability.
- Film yourselves to check for posture issues like collapsing backs or shoulders, which are easier to see than feel.
- Use a supported push down with arms and shoulders to create space for the face and avoid collapsing.
- Leaders should maintain an athletic posture without leaning, supported through the core and armpits, to provide a solid base.
##REMEMBER
- Followers always choose whether to lean and control the size of the lean, ensuring it's comfortable for them.
- Avoid collapsing the shoulders or back to prevent discomfort and maintain a strong, consistent connection.
- Activate core and back muscles to press down slightly on the leader, creating space for the face and a solid feel.
- The lean should feel like a supported push down, not a collapse, for a pleasant and secure connection.
- Maintain a straight, strong line in the back, as practiced in planks, to prevent arch collapse during movement.
- Leaders need to stay upright and supported to be a reliable base, avoiding rounding or collapsing that weakens the connection.

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<h1>13 Putting Everything Together</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on integrating previously learned dance moves into a cohesive routine, with the goal of practicing smooth transitions and timing.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Practice transitions between steps to maintain flow.</li>
<li>Focus on timing with the music's rhythm.</li>
<li>Use body isolation to enhance movement clarity.</li>
<li>Keep movements relaxed and natural.</li>
<li>Coordinate footwork with upper body actions.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Consistency in rhythm is key for a polished performance.</li>
<li>Integrate moves seamlessly to avoid breaks in the routine.</li>
<li>Maintain energy and expression throughout the dance.</li>
<li>Practice regularly to build muscle memory.</li>
</ul></p>

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title: 13 Putting Everything Together
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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<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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/13_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 previously learned dance moves into a cohesive routine, with the goal of practicing smooth transitions and timing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Practice transitions between steps to maintain flow.
- Focus on timing with the music's rhythm.
- Use body isolation to enhance movement clarity.
- Keep movements relaxed and natural.
- Coordinate footwork with upper body actions.
##REMEMBER
- Consistency in rhythm is key for a polished performance.
- Integrate moves seamlessly to avoid breaks in the routine.
- Maintain energy and expression throughout the dance.
- Practice regularly to build muscle memory.

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<h1>14 Final notes</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson concludes the Introduction to Strutting course by encouraging students to solidify fundamentals and explore creativity in strutting as a dance form.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Focus on getting the lean with a supported core to feel comfortable.</li>
<li>Practice until the fundamentals feel good and solid.</li>
<li>Work on developing strutting abilities over time.</li>
<li>Improvise with different rhythms and shapes to enhance creativity.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Strutting is not just a step but a whole dance that allows for creativity.</li>
<li>Mastering fundamentals is key before creativity can explode.</li>
<li>Keep practicing to improve and explore the strutting world.</li>
<li>Check out the next course for more ideas on strutting.</li>
</ul></p>

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title: 14 Final notes
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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/14_Final%20notes.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson concludes the Introduction to Strutting course by encouraging students to solidify fundamentals and explore creativity in strutting as a dance form.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Focus on getting the lean with a supported core to feel comfortable.
- Practice until the fundamentals feel good and solid.
- Work on developing strutting abilities over time.
- Improvise with different rhythms and shapes to enhance creativity.
##REMEMBER
- Strutting is not just a step but a whole dance that allows for creativity.
- Mastering fundamentals is key before creativity can explode.
- Keep practicing to improve and explore the strutting world.
- Check out the next course for more ideas on strutting.

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<h1>1 Struttin' Basic</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces the Struttin' basic step, which is a slow jog or run performed on every beat, focusing on relaxation and a downward pulse.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Step down on every beat to maintain the rhythm.</li>
<li>Relax your hips to allow a natural sway as you move.</li>
<li>Roll through your feet to soften impact and absorb it naturally.</li>
<li>Keep steps under your body to avoid lifting knees or sending legs back.</li>
<li>Move forward, backward, or side-to-side freely to find what feels comfortable.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Avoid lifting knees or sending legs back; focus on a downward fold of the leg.</li>
<li>Use minimal energy to sustain dancing for long periods, as this is the slowest music in the course.</li>
<li>Prioritize relaxation and comfort to enjoy dancing throughout the night.</li>
</ul></p>

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---
title: 1 Struttin' Basic
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/struttin-vol-i-introduction/1_Struttin%27%20Basic.mp4.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 the Struttin' basic step, which is a slow jog or run performed on every beat, focusing on relaxation and a downward pulse.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Step down on every beat to maintain the rhythm.
- Relax your hips to allow a natural sway as you move.
- Roll through your feet to soften impact and absorb it naturally.
- Keep steps under your body to avoid lifting knees or sending legs back.
- Move forward, backward, or side-to-side freely to find what feels comfortable.
##REMEMBER
- Avoid lifting knees or sending legs back; focus on a downward fold of the leg.
- Use minimal energy to sustain dancing for long periods, as this is the slowest music in the course.
- Prioritize relaxation and comfort to enjoy dancing throughout the night.

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<h1>2 Partnered Connection for Struttin'</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on establishing a comfortable and functional partnered connection for strutting, starting with body-to-body connection without arms and then adding arms in a relaxed embrace.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Start with a close embrace and find body-to-body connection by walking into your partner with forward intention.</li>
<li>Maintain an athletic posture with space between bellies and legs to avoid kicking or treading on each other.</li>
<li>Leaders should wrap their right arm around the partner's ribcage comfortably, adjusting for height differences by turning slightly left.</li>
<li>Followers can flop their arms around the leader's shoulders for a comfortable hug-like connection.</li>
<li>Try moving the connection forward, backward, side-to-side, and rotating left and right to test stability.</li>
<li>Communicate with your partner to find a comfortable arm position and adjust as needed for both parties.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Ensure forward intention from both partners to prevent floating apart and avoid compensating by grabbing with arms.</li>
<li>The connection should be solid between bodies wherever they connect, prioritizing comfort over specific hand placements.</li>
<li>Maintain an athletic close embrace with space for independent footwork to enhance functionality and safety.</li>
<li>Use the connection as a foundation for dancing, adjusting movements to maintain comfort and stability throughout.</li>
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title: 2 Partnered Connection for Struttin'
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;">
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/struttin-vol-i-introduction/2_Partnered%20Connection%20for%20Struttin%27.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
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## FOCUS
- This lesson focuses on establishing a comfortable and functional partnered connection for strutting, starting with body-to-body connection without arms and then adding arms in a relaxed embrace.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with a close embrace and find body-to-body connection by walking into your partner with forward intention.
- Maintain an athletic posture with space between bellies and legs to avoid kicking or treading on each other.
- Leaders should wrap their right arm around the partner's ribcage comfortably, adjusting for height differences by turning slightly left.
- Followers can flop their arms around the leader's shoulders for a comfortable hug-like connection.
- Try moving the connection forward, backward, side-to-side, and rotating left and right to test stability.
- Communicate with your partner to find a comfortable arm position and adjust as needed for both parties.
##REMEMBER
- Ensure forward intention from both partners to prevent floating apart and avoid compensating by grabbing with arms.
- The connection should be solid between bodies wherever they connect, prioritizing comfort over specific hand placements.
- Maintain an athletic close embrace with space for independent footwork to enhance functionality and safety.
- Use the connection as a foundation for dancing, adjusting movements to maintain comfort and stability throughout.

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<h1>3 Cross Steps</h1>
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<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on techniques for crossing feet while dancing with a partner to avoid kicking them, aiming to provide practical tips for safe and spacious movement.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Lift your heel and foot over the other foot instead of sliding it around to save space.</li>
<li>Pull your hips back slightly when crossing in front to create more room between you and your partner.</li>
<li>Cross behind rather than in front if space is a concern, using a knee-replacement motion for weight shift.</li>
<li>Turn sideways to perform a front-to-back cross, especially when already positioned at an angle to your partner.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Avoid fully crossing feet end-to-end as it takes up too much room and risks hitting your partner.</li>
<li>Be cautious with heels to prevent scraping or stabbing your foot during the lift-over motion.</li>
<li>Adjust posture by moving hips back to enhance spacing during front crosses.</li>
<li>Utilize behind crosses and sideways turns to maximize available space in partnership dancing.</li>
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title: 3 Cross Steps
description:
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson focuses on techniques for crossing feet while dancing with a partner to avoid kicking them, aiming to provide practical tips for safe and spacious movement.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Lift your heel and foot over the other foot instead of sliding it around to save space.
- Pull your hips back slightly when crossing in front to create more room between you and your partner.
- Cross behind rather than in front if space is a concern, using a knee-replacement motion for weight shift.
- Turn sideways to perform a front-to-back cross, especially when already positioned at an angle to your partner.
##REMEMBER
- Avoid fully crossing feet end-to-end as it takes up too much room and risks hitting your partner.
- Be cautious with heels to prevent scraping or stabbing your foot during the lift-over motion.
- Adjust posture by moving hips back to enhance spacing during front crosses.
- Utilize behind crosses and sideways turns to maximize available space in partnership dancing.

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<h1>4 Footwork Variation Toe Taps</h1>
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<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces footwork variations in Struttin, focusing on the toe tap variation to maintain independent footwork and a consistent pulse while dancing.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Keep the toe tap relaxed to avoid hurting your toes.</li>
<li>Maintain the jogging pulse throughout the toe tap for a consistent appearance.</li>
<li>Try traveling sideways while toe tapping to challenge yourself.</li>
<li>Add toe taps with a partner without needing to synchronize timing.</li>
<li>Stay relaxed during toe taps to prevent tensing up.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Footwork in Struttin is independent; partners do not have to be on the same side.</li>
<li>The goal is to keep the pulse and connection unchanged so the partner doesn't feel the variation.</li>
<li>Toe taps should feel smooth and not interrupt the flow of the dance.</li>
<li>Variations like toe taps can be done while traveling to maintain movement consistency.</li>
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title: 4 Footwork Variation Toe Taps
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## FOCUS
- This lesson introduces footwork variations in Struttin, focusing on the toe tap variation to maintain independent footwork and a consistent pulse while dancing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Keep the toe tap relaxed to avoid hurting your toes.
- Maintain the jogging pulse throughout the toe tap for a consistent appearance.
- Try traveling sideways while toe tapping to challenge yourself.
- Add toe taps with a partner without needing to synchronize timing.
- Stay relaxed during toe taps to prevent tensing up.
##REMEMBER
- Footwork in Struttin is independent; partners do not have to be on the same side.
- The goal is to keep the pulse and connection unchanged so the partner doesn't feel the variation.
- Toe taps should feel smooth and not interrupt the flow of the dance.
- Variations like toe taps can be done while traveling to maintain movement consistency.

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<h1>5 Footwork Variation Shuffle Tap</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches a footwork variation called the shuffle tap, focusing on integrating it into strutting while maintaining a consistent pulse and flow.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Start slowly with step and tap before adding the shuffle rhythm.</li>
<li>Accentuate hip and butt movement to exaggerate the strutting style.</li>
<li>Practice switching between regular strutting steps and the shuffle tap.</li>
<li>Keep feet under the body and relax the hips during movement.</li>
<li>Try traveling forwards, backwards, or rotating on the spot with the variation.</li>
<li>Partner up to dance and get feedback on flow and pulse.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Maintain the same pulse in your body as with normal strutting steps.</li>
<li>The footwork variation is independent and can be added anytime without waiting for a partner.</li>
<li>Aim for seamless integration so the dance flow is not interrupted.</li>
<li>Practice with different songs and tempos to build confidence before moving on.</li>
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title: 5 Footwork Variation Shuffle Tap
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## FOCUS
- This lesson teaches a footwork variation called the shuffle tap, focusing on integrating it into strutting while maintaining a consistent pulse and flow.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start slowly with step and tap before adding the shuffle rhythm.
- Accentuate hip and butt movement to exaggerate the strutting style.
- Practice switching between regular strutting steps and the shuffle tap.
- Keep feet under the body and relax the hips during movement.
- Try traveling forwards, backwards, or rotating on the spot with the variation.
- Partner up to dance and get feedback on flow and pulse.
##REMEMBER
- Maintain the same pulse in your body as with normal strutting steps.
- The footwork variation is independent and can be added anytime without waiting for a partner.
- Aim for seamless integration so the dance flow is not interrupted.
- Practice with different songs and tempos to build confidence before moving on.

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<h1>6 Footwork Variation Out and In Shuffle</h1>
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<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches the Out and In Shuffle footwork variation, focusing on maintaining a consistent pulse and fluid movement while practicing on both sides.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Imagine a ceiling above your head to avoid up-and-down movement and keep the dance level.</li>
<li>Let your hips go back slightly to create room for leg straightening without raising your head.</li>
<li>Think of your body moving through space first, bringing your feet with it to maintain fluidity.</li>
<li>Keep the pulse consistent throughout the dance, especially when traveling or transitioning.</li>
<li>Try the shuffle with a partner independently to hit accents or do multiple in a row.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Practice the shuffle on both sides to improve improvisation and versatility in dance.</li>
<li>Avoid disrupting the flow of the dance by keeping movements level and smooth.</li>
<li>Communicate with your partner about how the variation feels to maintain connection and fluidity.</li>
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title: 6 Footwork Variation Out and In Shuffle
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## FOCUS
- This lesson teaches the Out and In Shuffle footwork variation, focusing on maintaining a consistent pulse and fluid movement while practicing on both sides.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine a ceiling above your head to avoid up-and-down movement and keep the dance level.
- Let your hips go back slightly to create room for leg straightening without raising your head.
- Think of your body moving through space first, bringing your feet with it to maintain fluidity.
- Keep the pulse consistent throughout the dance, especially when traveling or transitioning.
- Try the shuffle with a partner independently to hit accents or do multiple in a row.
##REMEMBER
- Practice the shuffle on both sides to improve improvisation and versatility in dance.
- Avoid disrupting the flow of the dance by keeping movements level and smooth.
- Communicate with your partner about how the variation feels to maintain connection and fluidity.

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<h1>7 Footwork Variation Triple Step</h1>
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<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson introduces a triple step variation in footwork, focusing on changing the rhythm while maintaining relaxation and posture from previous techniques.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Practice the triple step rhythm as 'dakida, dakida' to get it in the body or ears.</li>
<li>Mix between triple steps and the strutting basic, starting to travel around the room.</li>
<li>Think about a 'down feeling' during the triple step to emphasize the foot under the hips.</li>
<li>Try letting the middle foot of the triple step slide out to the side or back diagonal for styling.</li>
<li>Keep the same jogging feel throughout, as if doing the same step twice on one foot.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>All previous techniques like relaxation and posture apply; only the foot rhythm changes.</li>
<li>There is no prescripted number of triple steps; improvise based on the music and inspiration.</li>
<li>The triple step is independent and can be added whenever desired, including with a partner.</li>
<li>Focus on the foot that is stepping as the main foot, keeping it under the hips for stability.</li>
<li>Options include strutting basics, triple steps under the body, and slidey styling for variation.</li>
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title: 7 Footwork Variation Triple Step
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson introduces a triple step variation in footwork, focusing on changing the rhythm while maintaining relaxation and posture from previous techniques.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Practice the triple step rhythm as 'dakida, dakida' to get it in the body or ears.
- Mix between triple steps and the strutting basic, starting to travel around the room.
- Think about a 'down feeling' during the triple step to emphasize the foot under the hips.
- Try letting the middle foot of the triple step slide out to the side or back diagonal for styling.
- Keep the same jogging feel throughout, as if doing the same step twice on one foot.
##REMEMBER
- All previous techniques like relaxation and posture apply; only the foot rhythm changes.
- There is no prescripted number of triple steps; improvise based on the music and inspiration.
- The triple step is independent and can be added whenever desired, including with a partner.
- Focus on the foot that is stepping as the main foot, keeping it under the hips for stability.
- Options include strutting basics, triple steps under the body, and slidey styling for variation.

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<h1>8 Footwork Recap</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on recapping footwork techniques from the Struttin' Vol I course, aiming to reinforce foundational steps and improve execution.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Practice footwork transitions smoothly to maintain rhythm.</li>
<li>Focus on precise foot placement for better balance and control.</li>
<li>Use consistent timing to sync movements with the music.</li>
<li>Keep movements light and agile to enhance fluidity.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Regular practice of footwork builds muscle memory and confidence.</li>
<li>Pay attention to body alignment to prevent strain and improve performance.</li>
<li>Incorporate feedback from previous lessons to refine techniques.</li>
<li>Stay relaxed and enjoy the process to enhance learning and retention.</li>
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title: 8 Footwork Recap
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson focuses on recapping footwork techniques from the Struttin' Vol I course, aiming to reinforce foundational steps and improve execution.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Practice footwork transitions smoothly to maintain rhythm.
- Focus on precise foot placement for better balance and control.
- Use consistent timing to sync movements with the music.
- Keep movements light and agile to enhance fluidity.
##REMEMBER
- Regular practice of footwork builds muscle memory and confidence.
- Pay attention to body alignment to prevent strain and improve performance.
- Incorporate feedback from previous lessons to refine techniques.
- Stay relaxed and enjoy the process to enhance learning and retention.

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<h1>9 Struttin' Turns</h1>
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<hr>
<p>COURSE: struttin-vol-i-introduction</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches turns in Struttin' dance, focusing on adding flashy, showy rotations while maintaining proper technique and connection.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Set up rotation with shuffly steps before releasing into the turn.</li>
<li>Leaders should pull back with the hand to prevent partners from continuing rotation.</li>
<li>Followers should maintain rotation in the hips and keep a down pulse in the butt.</li>
<li>Look into the turn and find your leader to gauge distance for reconnection.</li>
<li>For height differences, use the 'tulip' technique with elbow facing down.</li>
<li>Leaders should catch partners around the middle of the forearm, not too close.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>The turn originates from post-WWII Memphis dancers adding flashy elements.</li>
<li>Maintain strut butt throughout the movement for proper energy flow.</li>
<li>Early connection helps followers understand distance for smooth reconnection.</li>
<li>The shape involves rotation, turn, and returning to rotation.</li>
<li>Improvise the turn shape naturally rather than following strict counts.</li>
<li>Reconnect carefully at faster tempos, especially with the left arm.</li>
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title: 9 Struttin' Turns
description:
published: true
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
tags: Blues
editor: markdown
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Idoim-Dances/struttin-vol-i-introduction/9_Struttin%27%20Turns.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
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</div>
## FOCUS
- This lesson teaches turns in Struttin' dance, focusing on adding flashy, showy rotations while maintaining proper technique and connection.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Set up rotation with shuffly steps before releasing into the turn.
- Leaders should pull back with the hand to prevent partners from continuing rotation.
- Followers should maintain rotation in the hips and keep a down pulse in the butt.
- Look into the turn and find your leader to gauge distance for reconnection.
- For height differences, use the 'tulip' technique with elbow facing down.
- Leaders should catch partners around the middle of the forearm, not too close.
##REMEMBER
- The turn originates from post-WWII Memphis dancers adding flashy elements.
- Maintain strut butt throughout the movement for proper energy flow.
- Early connection helps followers understand distance for smooth reconnection.
- The shape involves rotation, turn, and returning to rotation.
- Improvise the turn shape naturally rather than following strict counts.
- Reconnect carefully at faster tempos, especially with the left arm.