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<h1>10 The Other Side%3A Variation 2</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches a variation for the catch on the follower's left side, focusing on a similar beginning but a different ending where leaders turn their body and move away to link arms or transition to closed position.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders should turn their body slightly toward the follower's direction and move out of the way during the catch.</li>
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<li>Followers should keep their arms at an available mid-height to easily link arms when the leader offers.</li>
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<li>Practice the sequence slowly: step, step, step, and walk together to ensure smooth execution.</li>
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<li>From linked arms, quickly drop the arm and place it on the partner's left side to transition to closed position.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>The beginning of the catch is the same as previous lessons, maintaining consistency in the initial steps.</li>
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<li>Keeping arms at a ready height helps followers catch cues and link arms efficiently during turns.</li>
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<li>This variation emphasizes adaptability in connection, allowing for either linked arms or immediate closed positions.</li>
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title: 10 The Other Side%3A Variation 2
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date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson teaches a variation for the catch on the follower's left side, focusing on a similar beginning but a different ending where leaders turn their body and move away to link arms or transition to closed position.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should turn their body slightly toward the follower's direction and move out of the way during the catch.
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- Followers should keep their arms at an available mid-height to easily link arms when the leader offers.
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- Practice the sequence slowly: step, step, step, and walk together to ensure smooth execution.
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- From linked arms, quickly drop the arm and place it on the partner's left side to transition to closed position.
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##REMEMBER
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- The beginning of the catch is the same as previous lessons, maintaining consistency in the initial steps.
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- Keeping arms at a ready height helps followers catch cues and link arms efficiently during turns.
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- This variation emphasizes adaptability in connection, allowing for either linked arms or immediate closed positions.
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<h1>11 Dynamic Catches</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on adding dynamics to catches by varying speed and musicality, teaching techniques to slow down and speed up movements for different musical contexts.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders should slow down before the last steps to signal followers in advance.</li>
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<li>Followers should roll through their feet to control step speed gradually.</li>
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<li>Maintain an upright upper body and use hip movement to create stretch.</li>
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<li>Add rotation in the body to maintain stretch without tipping over.</li>
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<li>Use whole-body energy, not just feet, to communicate faster rhythms like triple steps.</li>
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<li>Keep arms relaxed and allow them to stretch for better movement flow.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Dynamics in catches allow moves to fit various songs and musical moments.</li>
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<li>Control exits by stepping every beat, regardless of how slow the catch is.</li>
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<li>Practice slowing down to elongate moments for musical expression.</li>
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<li>Communicate speed changes through body energy to guide your partner effectively.</li>
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<li>Avoid jumping during fast rhythms; keep energy grounded and roll through steps.</li>
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title: 11 Dynamic Catches
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on adding dynamics to catches by varying speed and musicality, teaching techniques to slow down and speed up movements for different musical contexts.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should slow down before the last steps to signal followers in advance.
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- Followers should roll through their feet to control step speed gradually.
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- Maintain an upright upper body and use hip movement to create stretch.
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- Add rotation in the body to maintain stretch without tipping over.
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- Use whole-body energy, not just feet, to communicate faster rhythms like triple steps.
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- Keep arms relaxed and allow them to stretch for better movement flow.
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##REMEMBER
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- Dynamics in catches allow moves to fit various songs and musical moments.
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- Control exits by stepping every beat, regardless of how slow the catch is.
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- Practice slowing down to elongate moments for musical expression.
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- Communicate speed changes through body energy to guide your partner effectively.
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- Avoid jumping during fast rhythms; keep energy grounded and roll through steps.
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<h1>11 The Other Side%3A Continuous Catches</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson explores continuous catches on the follower's left side, focusing on two repeatable methods involving sends, turns, and arm connections.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders turn their body on the fourth step to come back side by side.</li>
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<li>Give extra energy to the follower on the send-out to maintain direction and speed.</li>
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<li>Followers should keep arms super relaxed and maintain the sent direction.</li>
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<li>Use a gentle link arm connection before dropping it to go straight into another catch.</li>
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<li>Allow the connection to be active and moving constantly to avoid tension.</li>
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<li>Practice with music to integrate the movements smoothly.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Avoid connecting too hard or tensing arms to prevent delays in transitions.</li>
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<li>Maintain a fluid and active connection throughout the sequence.</li>
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<li>Focus on body alignment and footwork, especially on the fourth step.</li>
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<li>The link arm move is subtle, almost like knocking the arm out of the way.</li>
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<li>Continuous catches rely on timing and energy transfer between partners.</li>
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<li>Practice until comfortable to avoid dizziness or boredom.</li>
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title: 11 The Other Side%3A Continuous Catches
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson explores continuous catches on the follower's left side, focusing on two repeatable methods involving sends, turns, and arm connections.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders turn their body on the fourth step to come back side by side.
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- Give extra energy to the follower on the send-out to maintain direction and speed.
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- Followers should keep arms super relaxed and maintain the sent direction.
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- Use a gentle link arm connection before dropping it to go straight into another catch.
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- Allow the connection to be active and moving constantly to avoid tension.
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- Practice with music to integrate the movements smoothly.
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##REMEMBER
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- Avoid connecting too hard or tensing arms to prevent delays in transitions.
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- Maintain a fluid and active connection throughout the sequence.
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- Focus on body alignment and footwork, especially on the fourth step.
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- The link arm move is subtle, almost like knocking the arm out of the way.
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- Continuous catches rely on timing and energy transfer between partners.
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- Practice until comfortable to avoid dizziness or boredom.
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<h1>13 Catches%3A Infinite Possibilities</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on improvisation in catches, providing five elements to create infinite variations by combining learned catches musically.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Consider your catch on the right or left side.</li>
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<li>Think about your position relative to the follower after the catch.</li>
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<li>Decide how many turns the follower does after the catch.</li>
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<li>Vary the length or speed of the catch itself.</li>
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<li>Adjust the exit speed from the catch using different rhythms.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Use the five elements to generate diverse catch combinations.</li>
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<li>Improvise with music to enhance creativity and musicality.</li>
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<li>Experiment with variations to develop personal dance moves.</li>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on improvisation in catches, providing five elements to create infinite variations by combining learned catches musically.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Consider your catch on the right or left side.
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- Think about your position relative to the follower after the catch.
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- Decide how many turns the follower does after the catch.
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- Vary the length or speed of the catch itself.
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- Adjust the exit speed from the catch using different rhythms.
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##REMEMBER
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- Use the five elements to generate diverse catch combinations.
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- Improvise with music to enhance creativity and musicality.
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- Experiment with variations to develop personal dance moves.
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<h1>13 Catching in Different Places</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson explores catching in different places beyond the rib catch, introducing shoulder, upper arm, and hand catches to enhance creativity and connection in dance.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Keep arms at an available height for catches to ensure readiness.</li>
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<li>When catching with the hand, maintain a low hand position to avoid lifting.</li>
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<li>Create distance between partners to allow stretch and prevent tension in the arms.</li>
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<li>For leaders, ensure your arm comes over your partner's arm when catching at the shoulder or upper arm.</li>
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<li>Travel less during catches to enable your partner to stretch effectively.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Different catch points affect hip freedom, with higher connections allowing more movement.</li>
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<li>Avoid stopping movement during catches; let it continue naturally.</li>
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<li>Maintain a nice surface and connection when catching with the hands.</li>
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<li>Experiment with mixing and matching different catch points for improvisation.</li>
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson explores catching in different places beyond the rib catch, introducing shoulder, upper arm, and hand catches to enhance creativity and connection in dance.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Keep arms at an available height for catches to ensure readiness.
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- When catching with the hand, maintain a low hand position to avoid lifting.
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- Create distance between partners to allow stretch and prevent tension in the arms.
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- For leaders, ensure your arm comes over your partner's arm when catching at the shoulder or upper arm.
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- Travel less during catches to enable your partner to stretch effectively.
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##REMEMBER
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- Different catch points affect hip freedom, with higher connections allowing more movement.
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- Avoid stopping movement during catches; let it continue naturally.
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- Maintain a nice surface and connection when catching with the hands.
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- Experiment with mixing and matching different catch points for improvisation.
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<h1>1 Catches%3A Essential Skills</h1>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches essential skills for catches in dance, focusing on technical details like body rotation, hand placement, and footwork to achieve a smooth parallelogram shape.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders rotate body clockwise and shuffle to create space for followers.</li>
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<li>Place hand on partner's right side, avoiding squishy bits for a solid connection.</li>
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<li>Maintain frame with shoulder down and back straight to keep connection.</li>
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<li>Find balance in hand pressure: not too hard like a brick wall, not too soft like an autumn leaf.</li>
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<li>Followers absorb weight by rolling through the foot on the third step.</li>
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<li>Use rotational energy to maintain body alignment and deepen connection.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Focus on maintaining a relaxed but firm connection to guide without forcing.</li>
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<li>Keep feet aligned on a straight line to ensure proper balance and positioning.</li>
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<li>Avoid stepping too far to the side to maintain forward momentum for the follower.</li>
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<li>Match the leader's connection with responsive pressure from the follower.</li>
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<li>Practice slow absorption of weight to enhance control and fluidity.</li>
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson teaches essential skills for catches in dance, focusing on technical details like body rotation, hand placement, and footwork to achieve a smooth parallelogram shape.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders rotate body clockwise and shuffle to create space for followers.
|
||||
- Place hand on partner's right side, avoiding squishy bits for a solid connection.
|
||||
- Maintain frame with shoulder down and back straight to keep connection.
|
||||
- Find balance in hand pressure: not too hard like a brick wall, not too soft like an autumn leaf.
|
||||
- Followers absorb weight by rolling through the foot on the third step.
|
||||
- Use rotational energy to maintain body alignment and deepen connection.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Focus on maintaining a relaxed but firm connection to guide without forcing.
|
||||
- Keep feet aligned on a straight line to ensure proper balance and positioning.
|
||||
- Avoid stepping too far to the side to maintain forward momentum for the follower.
|
||||
- Match the leader's connection with responsive pressure from the follower.
|
||||
- Practice slow absorption of weight to enhance control and fluidity.
|
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|
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<h1>1 Top Tips for Turning on a Line</h1>
|
||||
<hr>
|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson provides top tips for turning on a line, focusing on techniques useful for followers and leads to improve control and balance during turns.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Look towards the direction you want to turn to guide your movement.</li>
|
||||
<li>Maintain your pulse to stay connected to the music and control turning speed.</li>
|
||||
<li>Stay grounded by keeping energy down and connected to the floor.</li>
|
||||
<li>Keep weight slightly forwards to avoid accidentally sending it back.</li>
|
||||
<li>Step on a visible line on the floor to ensure feet travel straight.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Your head guides your body, so looking where you want to go helps achieve straight turns.</li>
|
||||
<li>Keeping a pulse enhances connection with your partner and music for better control.</li>
|
||||
<li>Staying grounded prevents rising onto toes and improves balance during turns.</li>
|
||||
<li>Maintaining forward or neutral weight aids in balance and prevents falling backwards.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practicing on a line helps develop consistent foot placement for accurate turns.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
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||||
---
|
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title: 1 Top Tips for Turning on a Line
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
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tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-24T04:11:41.161Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson provides top tips for turning on a line, focusing on techniques useful for followers and leads to improve control and balance during turns.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Look towards the direction you want to turn to guide your movement.
|
||||
- Maintain your pulse to stay connected to the music and control turning speed.
|
||||
- Stay grounded by keeping energy down and connected to the floor.
|
||||
- Keep weight slightly forwards to avoid accidentally sending it back.
|
||||
- Step on a visible line on the floor to ensure feet travel straight.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Your head guides your body, so looking where you want to go helps achieve straight turns.
|
||||
- Keeping a pulse enhances connection with your partner and music for better control.
|
||||
- Staying grounded prevents rising onto toes and improves balance during turns.
|
||||
- Maintaining forward or neutral weight aids in balance and prevents falling backwards.
|
||||
- Practicing on a line helps develop consistent foot placement for accurate turns.
|
||||
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>2 Catches from Closed</h1>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
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|
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||||
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches three options for catches from a closed position, focusing on the leader's movement variations while the follower maintains a straight-line turn.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Leaders catch with the right hand as soon as they see the follower's back.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should turn on a straight line, using floorboards as a practice guide.</li>
|
||||
<li>For the third option, leaders step with the right foot out to move to the other side.</li>
|
||||
<li>Maintain rotation on the last step if it feels longer than normal.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practice with music to enhance timing and enjoyment.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Followers turn consistently on a straight line regardless of the leader's position.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders decide the ending by staying in front, moving right, or moving left.</li>
|
||||
<li>The catch is initiated by placing the right hand when the follower's back is visible.</li>
|
||||
<li>All options start and end in closed position for continuity.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 2 Catches from Closed
|
||||
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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|
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson teaches three options for catches from a closed position, focusing on the leader's movement variations while the follower maintains a straight-line turn.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders catch with the right hand as soon as they see the follower's back.
|
||||
- Followers should turn on a straight line, using floorboards as a practice guide.
|
||||
- For the third option, leaders step with the right foot out to move to the other side.
|
||||
- Maintain rotation on the last step if it feels longer than normal.
|
||||
- Practice with music to enhance timing and enjoyment.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Followers turn consistently on a straight line regardless of the leader's position.
|
||||
- Leaders decide the ending by staying in front, moving right, or moving left.
|
||||
- The catch is initiated by placing the right hand when the follower's back is visible.
|
||||
- All options start and end in closed position for continuity.
|
||||
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>3 Catches from Close Embrace</h1>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
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|
||||
|
||||
<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
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||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to perform catches from close embrace, focusing on transitioning into a catch and returning to close embrace with three different options.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Leaders pivot on the right foot between steps two and three to create momentum for the catch.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should let momentum carry them into separation without feeling pulled, avoiding rushing the third step.</li>
|
||||
<li>When returning to close embrace, leaders keep the hand connection and give followers time to get the arm over to prevent collisions.</li>
|
||||
<li>In option two, leaders stay on a straight line without moving out of the way, allowing followers to walk into them at the end of the turn.</li>
|
||||
<li>In option three, leaders step onto the right to get out of the way early for a smooth transition back to close embrace.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Maintain a connection with your partner during the catch without letting go completely to ensure control and balance.</li>
|
||||
<li>Avoid rushing steps, especially the final ones, to stay balanced and centered under your body.</li>
|
||||
<li>The three options for catches are similar to previous lessons but adapted for closer starting and ending positions in close embrace.</li>
|
||||
<li>Mix and match the catch options based on the dance context to enhance fluidity and variety in movement.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 3 Catches from Close Embrace
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/3_Catches%20from%20Close%20Embrace.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 how to perform catches from close embrace, focusing on transitioning into a catch and returning to close embrace with three different options.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders pivot on the right foot between steps two and three to create momentum for the catch.
|
||||
- Followers should let momentum carry them into separation without feeling pulled, avoiding rushing the third step.
|
||||
- When returning to close embrace, leaders keep the hand connection and give followers time to get the arm over to prevent collisions.
|
||||
- In option two, leaders stay on a straight line without moving out of the way, allowing followers to walk into them at the end of the turn.
|
||||
- In option three, leaders step onto the right to get out of the way early for a smooth transition back to close embrace.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Maintain a connection with your partner during the catch without letting go completely to ensure control and balance.
|
||||
- Avoid rushing steps, especially the final ones, to stay balanced and centered under your body.
|
||||
- The three options for catches are similar to previous lessons but adapted for closer starting and ending positions in close embrace.
|
||||
- Mix and match the catch options based on the dance context to enhance fluidity and variety in movement.
|
||||
@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>4 Catch and Rewind</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;">
|
||||
|
||||
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||||
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||||
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||||
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches the 'Catch and Rewind' move, focusing on executing a catch without turning and rewinding back to the starting position, practiced from both closed and close embrace positions.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Leaders should step out of the way to allow space for the catch and rewind.</li>
|
||||
<li>Use shoulder turns and looking over the shoulder as signals for the rewind movement.</li>
|
||||
<li>Absorb into the floor and wait to feel the rewind instead of anticipating a turn.</li>
|
||||
<li>In close embrace, keep the right hand positioned correctly to help the partner rotate.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should keep their feet under their body throughout the rotation.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>The timing of the catch is crucial; connect as soon as you see your partner's back.</li>
|
||||
<li>This move requires both leader and follower to absorb and redirect energy without turning.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practice in close embrace involves less space, so keep movements small and controlled.</li>
|
||||
<li>Avoid rebounding by waiting for the lead instead of assuming the next action.</li>
|
||||
<li>The move enhances lead-follow skills by emphasizing precise communication and response.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 4 Catch and Rewind
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/4_Catch%20and%20Rewind.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 'Catch and Rewind' move, focusing on executing a catch without turning and rewinding back to the starting position, practiced from both closed and close embrace positions.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders should step out of the way to allow space for the catch and rewind.
|
||||
- Use shoulder turns and looking over the shoulder as signals for the rewind movement.
|
||||
- Absorb into the floor and wait to feel the rewind instead of anticipating a turn.
|
||||
- In close embrace, keep the right hand positioned correctly to help the partner rotate.
|
||||
- Followers should keep their feet under their body throughout the rotation.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- The timing of the catch is crucial; connect as soon as you see your partner's back.
|
||||
- This move requires both leader and follower to absorb and redirect energy without turning.
|
||||
- Practice in close embrace involves less space, so keep movements small and controlled.
|
||||
- Avoid rebounding by waiting for the lead instead of assuming the next action.
|
||||
- The move enhances lead-follow skills by emphasizing precise communication and response.
|
||||
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>5 Catch with an Extra Turn</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;">
|
||||
|
||||
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||||
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||||
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||||
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson builds on the catch and rewind by adding an extra rotation and a dramatic slide at the end, focusing on fluid movement and momentum.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Connect with the leader as soon as possible after the catch.</li>
|
||||
<li>Make the last step bigger by adding a slide or dramatic movement.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders should leave enough space for the follower's arm to go over during the turn.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should keep turning until stopped by the leader after release from the catch.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders should prepare for the slide while turning, keeping weight on the left foot.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>The move can be performed starting and finishing in close embrace with adjusted connection.</li>
|
||||
<li>Avoid rushing the closing brace to prevent getting trapped in the middle.</li>
|
||||
<li>Fluidity is key, with the leader following the follower's momentum during the turn.</li>
|
||||
<li>Ensure space is maintained between partners to allow for smooth arm movements.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 5 Catch with an Extra Turn
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/5_Catch%20with%20an%20Extra%20Turn.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson builds on the catch and rewind by adding an extra rotation and a dramatic slide at the end, focusing on fluid movement and momentum.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Connect with the leader as soon as possible after the catch.
|
||||
- Make the last step bigger by adding a slide or dramatic movement.
|
||||
- Leaders should leave enough space for the follower's arm to go over during the turn.
|
||||
- Followers should keep turning until stopped by the leader after release from the catch.
|
||||
- Leaders should prepare for the slide while turning, keeping weight on the left foot.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- The move can be performed starting and finishing in close embrace with adjusted connection.
|
||||
- Avoid rushing the closing brace to prevent getting trapped in the middle.
|
||||
- Fluidity is key, with the leader following the follower's momentum during the turn.
|
||||
- Ensure space is maintained between partners to allow for smooth arm movements.
|
||||
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>6 Catches with Multiple Endings</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;">
|
||||
|
||||
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||||
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||||
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|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches multiple endings for catches in dance, focusing on options where leaders don't move out of the way and followers walk into their partner, including adding a lunge.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Leaders should connect on their partner's right side when coming back into close embrace.</li>
|
||||
<li>For the lunge, leaders should open up slightly, hinge forward, and keep the right leg straight with upper body toward the partner.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should maintain momentum from the turn and think of the lunge as a slight slide into the right leg, not pushing weight down all at once.</li>
|
||||
<li>Practice the lunge by slowly transferring weight, relaxing the pelvis, and absorbing into the ground before standing back up.</li>
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<li>Ensure arms are relaxed during movements to avoid pushing partners off balance.</li>
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</ul></p>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
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<li>Maintain the momentum set up in the turn even after the turn stops.</li>
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<li>Timing is crucial for transitions, especially when adding the lunge at the end.</li>
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<li>Leaders initiate exits by transferring weight slowly and communicating changes to their partner.</li>
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<li>Followers should wait to feel what's happening next rather than preempting the move.</li>
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</ul></p>
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---
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title: 6 Catches with Multiple Endings
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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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---
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Vocabulary/catches/6_Catches%20with%20Multiple%20Endings.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 teaches multiple endings for catches in dance, focusing on options where leaders don't move out of the way and followers walk into their partner, including adding a lunge.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should connect on their partner's right side when coming back into close embrace.
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- For the lunge, leaders should open up slightly, hinge forward, and keep the right leg straight with upper body toward the partner.
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- Followers should maintain momentum from the turn and think of the lunge as a slight slide into the right leg, not pushing weight down all at once.
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- Practice the lunge by slowly transferring weight, relaxing the pelvis, and absorbing into the ground before standing back up.
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- Ensure arms are relaxed during movements to avoid pushing partners off balance.
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##REMEMBER
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- Maintain the momentum set up in the turn even after the turn stops.
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- Timing is crucial for transitions, especially when adding the lunge at the end.
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- Leaders initiate exits by transferring weight slowly and communicating changes to their partner.
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- Followers should wait to feel what's happening next rather than preempting the move.
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<h1>7 Catch and Rotate</h1>
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<hr>
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src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Vocabulary/catches/7_Catch%20and%20Rotate.mp4"
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</div>
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<hr>
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<p>COURSE: catches</p>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on catches and continuous rotations in close embrace, aiming for a fluid and smooth movement that starts and ends in close embrace.</p>
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<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
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<li>Leaders should place their right hand on the partner's right side after a catch to facilitate returning to close embrace.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders should step back first after a catch to give followers momentum, with subsequent steps staying on the spot.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers should continue turning in the direction sent by leaders and be ready to reconnect when prompted.</li>
|
||||
<li>Keep rotations on the spot by taking small steps and maintaining the axis around the leader's right leg.</li>
|
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<li>Add extra close embrace rotations between catches for variation and to maintain momentum.</li>
|
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</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Maintain fluidity and smoothness throughout the sequence to enhance the dance's aesthetic.</li>
|
||||
<li>Ensure proper hand placement and elbow alignment to smoothly transition between catch and close embrace.</li>
|
||||
<li>Focus on staying in place during rotations to avoid unnecessary travel and maintain control.</li>
|
||||
<li>Be adaptable to different options, such as adding extra rotations or varying the timing of catches.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 7 Catch and Rotate
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/7_Catch%20and%20Rotate.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 catches and continuous rotations in close embrace, aiming for a fluid and smooth movement that starts and ends in close embrace.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders should place their right hand on the partner's right side after a catch to facilitate returning to close embrace.
|
||||
- Leaders should step back first after a catch to give followers momentum, with subsequent steps staying on the spot.
|
||||
- Followers should continue turning in the direction sent by leaders and be ready to reconnect when prompted.
|
||||
- Keep rotations on the spot by taking small steps and maintaining the axis around the leader's right leg.
|
||||
- Add extra close embrace rotations between catches for variation and to maintain momentum.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Maintain fluidity and smoothness throughout the sequence to enhance the dance's aesthetic.
|
||||
- Ensure proper hand placement and elbow alignment to smoothly transition between catch and close embrace.
|
||||
- Focus on staying in place during rotations to avoid unnecessary travel and maintain control.
|
||||
- Be adaptable to different options, such as adding extra rotations or varying the timing of catches.
|
||||
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>9 The Other Side%3A Variation 1</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/Vocabulary/catches/9_The%20Other%20Side%253A%20Variation%201.mp4"
|
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style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"
|
||||
allowfullscreen
|
||||
allow="autoplay; fullscreen">
|
||||
</iframe>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches a variation of catching the follower on the other side, focusing on maintaining connection during a send-out and executing a smooth turn with a side lunge finish.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Leaders: Keep the hand low with palm up, and place it on the follower's side at the middle for better distance and rotation.</li>
|
||||
<li>Followers: Feel a tiny stretch before taking the first step and allow rotation to continue naturally into the catch.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders: Step back in a straight line to bring the follower's left side forward and set up rotation.</li>
|
||||
<li>For the side lunge, leaders roll through the foot to absorb the movement, and followers keep the left leg straight with a relaxed body.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Maintain a parallelogram shape with feet on one line to ensure proper spacing and rotation.</li>
|
||||
<li>The catch should be on the side, not too far back or front, to give followers space for body rotation.</li>
|
||||
<li>Leaders can release the hand after the send-out as it's no longer needed, and reconnect if repeating the move.</li>
|
||||
<li>The dip in the ending should continue the follower's travel line without changing the angle for a smoother feel.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: 9 The Other Side%3A Variation 1
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/9_The%20Other%20Side%253A%20Variation%201.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 a variation of catching the follower on the other side, focusing on maintaining connection during a send-out and executing a smooth turn with a side lunge finish.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Leaders: Keep the hand low with palm up, and place it on the follower's side at the middle for better distance and rotation.
|
||||
- Followers: Feel a tiny stretch before taking the first step and allow rotation to continue naturally into the catch.
|
||||
- Leaders: Step back in a straight line to bring the follower's left side forward and set up rotation.
|
||||
- For the side lunge, leaders roll through the foot to absorb the movement, and followers keep the left leg straight with a relaxed body.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Maintain a parallelogram shape with feet on one line to ensure proper spacing and rotation.
|
||||
- The catch should be on the side, not too far back or front, to give followers space for body rotation.
|
||||
- Leaders can release the hand after the send-out as it's no longer needed, and reconnect if repeating the move.
|
||||
- The dip in the ending should continue the follower's travel line without changing the angle for a smoother feel.
|
||||
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
|
||||
<h1>Catches</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/Vocabulary/catches/Catches.mp4"
|
||||
style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"
|
||||
allowfullscreen
|
||||
allow="autoplay; fullscreen">
|
||||
</iframe>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<hr>
|
||||
<p>COURSE: catches</p>
|
||||
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on catches, which are favorite moves for practicing momentum and flow in dancing. The goal is to teach technique, provide a variety of catches and turns, and explore dynamics to add musicality and intensity.</p>
|
||||
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Start with the technique behind catches to ensure they work well.</li>
|
||||
<li>Mix and match different catches and turns on the dance floor.</li>
|
||||
<li>Play with dynamics by slowing down or speeding up movements.</li>
|
||||
<li>Add layers of musicality to create texture and intensity in your dancing.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
|
||||
<li>Catches are great for maintaining flow and momentum in dancing.</li>
|
||||
<li>Focus on the details and elements that make catches effective.</li>
|
||||
<li>Experiment with dynamics to enhance musicality and add variety.</li>
|
||||
<li>Use the techniques learned to mix and match moves creatively.</li>
|
||||
</ul></p>
|
||||
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Catches
|
||||
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/Vocabulary/catches/Catches.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 catches, which are favorite moves for practicing momentum and flow in dancing. The goal is to teach technique, provide a variety of catches and turns, and explore dynamics to add musicality and intensity.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Start with the technique behind catches to ensure they work well.
|
||||
- Mix and match different catches and turns on the dance floor.
|
||||
- Play with dynamics by slowing down or speeding up movements.
|
||||
- Add layers of musicality to create texture and intensity in your dancing.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Catches are great for maintaining flow and momentum in dancing.
|
||||
- Focus on the details and elements that make catches effective.
|
||||
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance musicality and add variety.
|
||||
- Use the techniques learned to mix and match moves creatively.
|
||||
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