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title: 0 Close Embrace Intensive Introduction
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title: 10 Pivot Turn
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson teaches the pivot turn in close embrace, focusing on solo practice and partner execution with controlled exits.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Keep weight slightly forward on the foot without lifting the heel to pivot smoothly.
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- Maintain soft knees and upright posture to stay grounded and avoid wobbling.
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- Give and match energy with your partner to create momentum for the pivot turn.
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- Control the pivot's ending to stay in position until the leader signals the next move.
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- Use the non-pivoting leg for support if needed during the turn.
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##REMEMBER
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- Pivot turns involve turning on one leg with weight forward, not evenly spread across the foot.
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- Rotational energy from the pivot should be maintained in the body for controlled exits like walks or lunges.
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- Practice solo to build security before attempting partner work for better control and coordination.
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- Adjust pivot size based on comfort, starting small and gradually increasing as skill improves.
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title: 1 Posture & Points of Connection
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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tags: Blues
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on posture and points of connection in close embrace, aiming to achieve a relaxed, upright posture and light physical contact for optimal partner connection.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Maintain an upright posture with weight centered in the middle of the feet.
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- Keep arms relaxed and avoid holding or squeezing your partner.
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- Look over your partner's shoulder to keep your neck straight and head upright.
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- Think of yourselves as slightly melted chocolate bars to stay squishy and connected.
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- Use a deflate button on the chest to release tension if needed.
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##REMEMBER
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- Dance your own height and maintain posture regardless of your partner's size.
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- Connection points vary with size differences, so adapt naturally without forcing contact.
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- Avoid connecting heads to prevent discomfort and maintain good posture.
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- Ensure arms are light and relaxed, with weight staying in your own body.
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title: 2 Contra-Body Movement
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces contra-body movement in close embrace blues dancing, focusing on using natural body opposition to create smooth, comfortable motion.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Initiate the swing from the center of the body, not from the shoulders or arms.
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- Tap forward and back on a straight line while swinging the opposite side of the body.
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- Practice without hand connection to avoid relying on arm movement instead of body swing.
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- Keep the swing continuous every beat, whether tapping or stepping.
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- Play with the size of the swing, from small to exaggerated.
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##REMEMBER
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- Contra-body movement is an exaggerated version of natural walking opposition.
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- Maintain a relationship between the ribcage and hips, with them getting closer during twists.
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- Focus on internal, controlled movement from the core rather than extremities.
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- The swing should be light and smooth, not jerky or forced.
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title: 3 Close Embrace Connection Drill
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on improving close embrace connection in dance by practicing without using arms, using a bubble visualization to enhance body connection and maintain contact with a partner.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Imagine being in a bubble from feet to heels and practice shifting weight slightly forward and back within it.
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- Use a piece of paper or money between bodies to find and maintain the best point of connection without dropping it.
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- When traveling backwards, keep your body in the front of your bubble to stay connected.
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- Maintain your center connected to your partner, not just the upper body, to avoid disconnection.
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- Think of the connection as two soft pillars together, requiring trust and relaxation.
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- Dance a whole song without arms and without dropping the paper, restarting if it falls.
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##REMEMBER
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- Focus on inner body connection rather than relying on arm holds for close embrace.
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- The bubble visualization helps control weight shifts to maintain partner contact.
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- Height differences may affect the best connection point, such as belly or chest.
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- Trust and softness are essential for effective connection in dance.
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- Extra leg contact provides additional information and should be embraced.
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- Maintain intention and center connection even during backward movements.
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title: 4 Contrabody Practice%4A Transitions
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on transitioning in and out of contrabody connection, starting from close embrace to side-by-side and back, with an emphasis on maintaining contrabody alignment during transitions.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Exaggerate the third step in contrabody to help peel off into side-by-side.
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- On the fourth step, step diagonally towards your partner to facilitate the turn.
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- Think about going into contrabody as you close in front of your partner on step seven.
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- Keep your body twist in contrabody for a smooth transition back to close embrace.
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##REMEMBER
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- Maintain contrabody alignment throughout the transition to ensure fluid movement.
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- The peel-off feeling on the fourth step is key for opening into side-by-side.
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- Focus on body positioning rather than hand movements for better connection.
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- Practice the sequence slowly to build muscle memory for the contrabody twist.
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title: 5 Close Embrace Rhythm Changes
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson explores simple rhythm changes in close embrace to improve musicality and lead-follow skills by practicing walking with different timings.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Step every two beats while keeping consistent movement and a nice swing in the body.
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- Add a pulse on every beat when stepping every two counts for a different look.
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- Slow down steps to four counts, maintaining consistent movement to avoid hanging out.
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- Prepare with a small down before stepping, then return to neutral without going over.
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##REMEMBER
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- Keep movement consistent through slower steps to avoid fast stepping and idle time.
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- Avoid going down when stepping forward; instead, present yourself to the audience.
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- Start from a neutral position, prepare down, and return to neutral without bouncing or going on toes.
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title: 7 Close Embrace Practice%4A The Lunge
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on maintaining a close embrace connection while practicing the lunge in tango, exploring different rhythms and shapes with entrances and exits.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should think about someone pulling their center back to initiate the lunge.
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- Followers should stay stuck to their partner, moving hips forward as the leader's butt goes back.
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- Keep hips relaxed and upper body soft to feel and adapt to the partner's shape.
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- Practice the lunge with single and triple rhythms, starting from either leg for musicality.
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- For the slide exit, use hip positioning to control balance and shape-shift smoothly.
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##REMEMBER
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- Maintain contra body movement within the lunge to create a nice shape.
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- Avoid tension to prevent air bubbles in the embrace and ensure a squishy connection.
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- Both partners should keep their balance independently to avoid falling on each other.
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- Experiment with leading and following roles in shape-shifting for playful partnership.
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title: 7 Travelling Triple Steps
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on the travelling triple step, which involves three steps in two counts, with the goal of practicing controlled and smooth movements without jumping.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Roll your feet to maintain control during the triple steps.
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- Practice with a cup of liquid to avoid spilling and ensure smooth movements.
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- Keep your feet on the floor to control the rhythm with the music.
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- Start with weight on either leg and move in any direction for flexibility.
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- After a triple step, maintain momentum to transition into other steps like walking or basics.
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##REMEMBER
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- Control is key when executing three steps in two counts to avoid jumping.
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- The triple step can be performed with either leg in any direction for improvisation.
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- Smooth movements are essential to prevent spills when practicing with a partner in close embrace.
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title: 8 Close Embrace Rotation%4A Clockwise
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson teaches clockwise rotation in close embrace, focusing on turning efficiently around the leader's right leg as the axis while maintaining posture and connection.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Chase your tail by looking over the right shoulder to practice turning on the spot.
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- Maintain an upright posture with feet close together to turn around one axis.
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- Keep a steady pulse throughout the rotation for rhythm and flow.
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- Film yourself to check if feet are traveling too much during the turn.
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- Initiate the exit with a swooping leg motion on count eight, adding energy for a fancy exit.
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- Relax the legs like puppets to allow smooth transmission of movement from the leader.
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##REMEMBER
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- The leader's right leg serves as the axis for the clockwise rotation to ensure efficiency.
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- Close proximity and upright posture prevent turning around multiple axes and aid connection.
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- Rotational energy from the turn should continue into the exit for a natural contra body motion.
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- Followers must stay relaxed to feel and respond to the leader's initiation without tension.
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- Exits can be varied in timing, such as extending the swooping move over multiple counts for musicality.
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- Practice with filming helps align visual feedback with physical sensation for improvement.
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title: 9 Close Embrace Rotation%4A Anti-Clockwise
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on the anti-clockwise rotation in close embrace, highlighting its differences from clockwise rotation and the goal of executing it with proper technique and connection.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- On the fourth step, use an exaggerated contra body step to generate momentum for the turn.
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- Maintain a strong frame and upright posture to counteract the force that wants to open the embrace.
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- Look over your shoulder on the fourth step to add body shape and signal direction to your partner.
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- Keep feet under your body and legs close together for stability during the rotation.
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- Exit backwards with the left foot if you feel dizzy to safely end the movement.
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##REMEMBER
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- Anti-clockwise rotation tends to cause more travel due to the connection point being in a less optimal position.
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- The force of the turn may push partners apart, requiring extra effort to stay connected.
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- The axis for rotation is centered, but feet remain open, affecting the movement's dynamics.
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- This rotation is trickier than clockwise because it challenges the connection and requires more presence in the frame.
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