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title: 0 Ballroom Blues Introduction
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces the ballroom blues style, which originated in large ballrooms like the Savoy in New York, focusing on traveling variations in close embrace and side-by-side positions.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Use more space to travel across the floor.
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- Practice big turns and rotations around the space.
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- Incorporate opening and closing movements in your dance.
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- Focus on elegant and flashier moves for style.
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##REMEMBER
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- Ballroom blues is a traveling style that utilizes space effectively.
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- It includes both close embrace and side-by-side variations.
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- The style emphasizes elegance and dynamic movement.
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title: 10 The Slide
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson breaks down the slide move in Ballroom Blues, teaching proper technique for weight transfer, balance, and leading/following in various dance positions.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Push off from your center/belly button rather than just stepping.
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- Let the non-weight-bearing leg drag like scraping gum off a shoe.
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- Keep knees aligned with toes during preparation to prevent injury.
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- Leaders should prepare by going down before pushing off to communicate the slide.
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- Followers should feel the energy going down into the floor as preparation.
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- Practice with eyes closed to focus on feeling the lead rather than watching.
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##REMEMBER
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- Lean upper body opposite the slide direction to maintain balance.
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- The slide should be a comfortable size for the smallest partner.
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- Preparation timing can vary with music tempo and leader's choice.
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- Weight must be 100% on one leg during preparation.
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- The slide can be done in closed position, close embrace, or side-by-side.
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- Always lead movements from the center of the body.
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title: 11 Promenade into The Slide
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on adding a slide into promenade variations in Ballroom Blues, starting with a basic option and progressing to a more rotational version.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Step, step, down, slide for the basic option.
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- Leaders communicate going down and closing in front to prepare for the slide.
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- In option two, add rotation on the third step while closing.
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- Slide diagonally to maintain balance and flow.
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- Followers pivot on the right foot during the rotational slide.
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##REMEMBER
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- The slide timing is consistent, but rotation varies between options.
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- Upper body lean helps maintain balance during the slide.
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- Option two involves more opening and rotation than the basic version.
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- Practice both options to understand the differences in movement.
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title: 12 Recap Routine
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson recaps and combines previously learned moves into a short routine, focusing on transitioning between them diagonally to practice with more space and clarity.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Start with leaders' weight on the right and followers' on the left for the initial basics.
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- Use the cue 'basic, basic, step and slide' to remember the first sequence.
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- Ensure slides finish in side-by-side or close embrace positions as specified.
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- Practice transitions slowly, such as in the 'walk in the park' variation with a slow slide.
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- Count steps aloud (e.g., 'one, two, three, four, five') to maintain timing and coordination.
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##REMEMBER
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- Transitions between moves should be smooth and practiced in different directions for spatial awareness.
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- Maintain proper positioning, such as side-by-side or close embrace, to execute moves correctly.
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- The routine builds on familiar steps, allowing dancers to focus on flow and connection rather than new techniques.
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- Use diagonal movement to maximize space and visibility during practice.
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- Repetition with and without music helps solidify the routine and improve confidence.
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title: 13 Putting everything together
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on integrating all learned moves from the course through improvisation and personal practice, with the goal of having fun and building confidence in dancing independently.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Improvise with all the moves you've learned.
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- Repeat your favorite moves multiple times.
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- Dance along with the song without watching the instructors.
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- Practice in your own time to build fluency.
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##REMEMBER
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- The main objective is to enjoy the dance and express yourself freely.
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- Focus on personal improvisation rather than following instructions closely.
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- Confidence comes from practicing independently and having fun.
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title: 14 Final Note!
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tags: Blues
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson concludes the beginner survival kit, encouraging students to continue exploring other courses in the Blues Room and offering support for further learning.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Explore the course library to find classes based on your interests.
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- Contact the instructors via email for guidance on where to start next.
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- Consider scheduling a call for personalised advice on course selection.
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##REMEMBER
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- The remaining classes are organised by interest area, not by skill level.
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- There are hundreds more classes available to try after completing the beginner kit.
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- Stay confident and keep dancing as you progress in your learning journey.
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title: 1 Close Embrace
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces the Close Embrace technique in ballroom blues, focusing on achieving a comfortable and connected dancing hug through proper posture and relaxed arm placement.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Maintain an upright posture with weight centered in the middle of the feet for better connection.
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- Keep arms relaxed and light, resting on your partner without clamping down or squeezing.
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- Look over your partner's shoulder with a straight neck to avoid head dropping and tension.
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- Use a 'deflate button' on the chest to release tension if you or your partner feel too stiff.
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- Imagine being slightly melted chocolate bars that squish together softly when connecting.
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##REMEMBER
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- Connect based on your own posture and height, adjusting naturally to size differences without compromising form.
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- Avoid connecting heads to prevent discomfort and maintain a nice open V position for ease of movement.
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- Ensure both partners are balanced independently, not relying on each other for support during steps.
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- Keep shoulders relaxed to prevent tension from creeping up into the hands and arms.
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- Practice with a forward connection into your partner, maintaining posture even when stepping back.
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title: 2 Dancing in Promenade
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson focuses on transitioning smoothly between close embrace and side-by-side positions in ballroom blues, with the goal of mastering seamless movement and connection.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders shuffle slightly to the left to initiate the transition.
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- Followers match the leader's body movement without stopping rigidly.
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- Use body rotation, not arms, to open into side-by-side position.
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- Keep walking forward to maintain momentum during transitions.
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- Open into a V shape, avoiding being too wide or flat.
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##REMEMBER
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- Transitions should be smooth and seamless, not abrupt.
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- Connection is maintained through body movement, not arm manipulation.
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- Relax into the movement to allow natural flow and connection.
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- Practice looping the transition to build fluidity and confidence.
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title: 3 Dancing in Promenade%4A Close Open Close Open
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson builds on previous techniques by introducing a 'close-open' pattern in promenade, focusing on rotating the body and creating fluid movements, with variations like moving along a line or forming a box shape.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should rotate their body on step three and take a small step with the right foot under the body on step four.
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- Followers should feel the leader's body opening and mirror that motion to maintain effortless flow.
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- Practice in slightly slidy sole shoes to ease pivoting on the left foot during turns.
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- Ensure step four is taken under the body while staying in closed embrace for balance.
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- Open gradually on step four, completing the movement by step one for smoother transitions.
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##REMEMBER
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- The 'close-open' pattern involves alternating between closing in front and opening outwards to create continuous motion.
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- Variations include moving along a line or forming a box by rotating more with each opening.
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- Maintain connection in closed embrace throughout to ensure fluidity and partnership coordination.
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- Focus on body rotation to guide direction changes, especially when creating shapes like a box.
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title: 4 Promenade%4A Inside Turn Variation 2
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson teaches an inside turn variation in the promenade for Ballroom Blues, focusing on achieving a parallelogram body position through rotation and connection.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders should slide their right hand from the follower's right to left side between steps four and five.
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- Followers should keep their right leg under the body and step on a line while turning.
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- Maintain the hand in the middle between partners during the turn setup.
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- Leaders step forward toward the follower on step five to create space.
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- Followers should track the leader with their eyes during the turn to avoid arm entrapment.
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##REMEMBER
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- Rotation in the body creates the parallelogram position, not just stepping.
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- Come back into side-by-side position only on the last step of the turn.
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- Keep the connection relaxed and allow the bodies to separate slightly during the turn.
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- The hand should move over the top to lead the inside turn and then return to connection.
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title: 5 Promenade%4A Inside Turn Variation 3
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson introduces three new endings for the inside turn variation in Ballroom Blues, focusing on transitioning from a promenade to different positions like closed, close embrace, and left shoulder alignment.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Leaders step back on steps one, two, three to create space for the follower.
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- Followers should look at the leader during the turn to gauge connection and positioning.
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- In close embrace, leaders avoid sliding the arm and connect on step one.
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- For the left shoulder ending, leaders step back and slightly to the side on step six to clear the way.
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- Followers maintain momentum after the turn and keep walking when connecting with the partner.
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##REMEMBER
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- Connect as soon as possible when seeing your partner's back to re-establish position.
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- Leaders should signal clearly which ending they intend, while followers trust and feel the placement.
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- Practice mixing and matching endings with music to build confidence and vocabulary in transitions.
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- Maintain space and connection throughout the turn to ensure smooth flow into basics.
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title: 6 Promenade%4A Outside Turn Variation
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS
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- This lesson teaches a promenade into an outside turn variation in Ballroom Blues, focusing on leading and following the rotational movement with proper technique.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Start lifting the left hand on count 4 to initiate the turn without pushing.
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- Leaders should relax the right hand when separating from the partner during the turn.
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- Followers should maintain momentum by feeling the rotational energy from the leader's movement.
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- Keep the shoulder connected and the arm within peripheral vision to avoid injury and follow the lead.
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- Maintain a slightly forwards posture and pulse in the body to stay balanced during turns.
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##REMEMBER
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- The rotation happens from body movement, not from pushing with the left hand.
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- Followers should continue turning naturally, using the connection to follow the leader's speed.
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- Proper frame and shoulder connection are crucial for safety and effective following in outside turns.
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- Avoid leaning back in turns to prevent loss of balance and maintain upright posture.
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---
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title: 7 Promenade Combining Outside and Inside Turn
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description:
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published: true
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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editor: markdown
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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---
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<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
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<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Begginer-Survival-Kit/Ballroom-Blues/7_Promenade%20Combining%20Outside%20and%20Inside%20Turn.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 focuses on combining outside and inside turn variations in Ballroom Blues, specifically practicing the transition between them with a closed ending.
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## TIP & TRICKS:
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- Step in towards your partner on count seven and collect on eight to connect into closed position.
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- Create a parallelogram shape with your body to facilitate the inside turn.
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- Practice the transition from both directions to ensure smooth movement.
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##REMEMBER
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- The transition occurs between counts seven and eight, requiring precise timing.
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- Use the closed ending for this lesson but improvise with other endings when dancing to music.
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- Focus on body rotation to enhance the flow and elegance of the turns.
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---
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title: 8 Promenade%4A A Walk In The Park
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description:
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||||
published: true
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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tags: Blues
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editor: markdown
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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---
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<div style="width: 100%; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0;">
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<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
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<iframe src="https://video.terbits.xyz/player.html?src=videos/Bluesrooms/Begginer-Survival-Kit/Ballroom-Blues/8_Promenade%254A%20A%20Walk%20In%20The%20Park.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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||||
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||||
## FOCUS
|
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- This lesson focuses on a new ending for the inside turn variation in Ballroom Blues, specifically teaching a promenade step where partners separate and reconnect smoothly.
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||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
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||||
- Leaders drop the hand and step forward on count eight to initiate the separation.
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||||
- Leaders maintain hands low and rotate their body towards the partner to lead the reconnection without using arm force.
|
||||
- Followers should be sensitive to the leader's body rotation and match it for a smooth turn.
|
||||
- Allow the hands to move naturally during the turn, keeping them relaxed and in palm-to-palm contact.
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||||
- Add extra steps during the promenade for a 'walk in the park' feel, turning whenever ready.
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||||
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||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- The reconnection is led by body rotation, not arm movement, to avoid forcing the partner.
|
||||
- Keep momentum and pathway consistent during the turn without reconnecting hands immediately.
|
||||
- Practice the sequence from counts five to eight to master the timing of the separation and step.
|
||||
- The promenade allows for flexibility, such as adding extra steps for a relaxed, flowing dance.
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||||
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||||
---
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||||
title: 9 Close Embrace Rotation
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
<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/Begginer-Survival-Kit/Ballroom-Blues/9_Close%20Embrace%20Rotation.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 rotating in close embrace in ballroom blues, teaching how to maintain posture and connection while turning in place, with two exit options to transition out of the rotation.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Maintain close embrace posture with feet and legs close to avoid imbalance.
|
||||
- Imagine chasing your tail to practice stepping under your body for efficient rotation.
|
||||
- Keep a steady pulse with each step to maintain timing and connection.
|
||||
- For the first exit, leaders step forward on step four to convert rotational energy into linear movement.
|
||||
- For the second exit, leaders open the arm on step four to create space for momentum without pulling.
|
||||
- Followers should keep legs relaxed to avoid blocking the leader's movement.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Aim for a single axis of rotation by staying close to prevent imbalance.
|
||||
- Rotation involves stepping under the body, not taking big steps, for efficiency.
|
||||
- Maintain connection and posture throughout to ensure smooth transitions.
|
||||
- Exits should use momentum rather than force, with leaders creating space for followers.
|
||||
- Practice with music and incorporate side-by-side moves after exiting the rotation.
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Ballroomin' Blues
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
<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/Begginer-Survival-Kit/Ballroom-Blues/Ballroomin%27%20Blues.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 the Ballroom Blues dance style, aiming to teach its basic steps and rhythm.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Maintain a smooth, flowing motion throughout the dance.
|
||||
- Sync your steps with the slow, steady beat of the music.
|
||||
- Keep your posture upright and relaxed to enhance movement.
|
||||
- Use gentle weight shifts to transition between steps seamlessly.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Ballroom Blues emphasizes connection and musicality over complex patterns.
|
||||
- Focus on leading and following cues to maintain partnership harmony.
|
||||
- Practice regularly to build confidence and fluidity in your movements.
|
||||
- Adapt your style to the music's tempo and mood for authenticity.
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: bluesSHOUT! 30220 All Star Strictly Finals
|
||||
description:
|
||||
published: true
|
||||
date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
tags: Blues
|
||||
editor: markdown
|
||||
dateCreated: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
<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/Begginer-Survival-Kit/Ballroom-Blues/bluesSHOUT%21%2030220%20All%20Star%20Strictly%20Finals.mp4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## FOCUS
|
||||
- This lesson appears to be a celebratory or performance-focused segment of a ballroom blues competition, with the instructor encouraging participants and acknowledging their efforts.
|
||||
## TIP & TRICKS:
|
||||
- Light up and take a bow to acknowledge the audience.
|
||||
- Get in line for a final bow as part of the performance routine.
|
||||
- Shake and rock the door as a dynamic movement cue.
|
||||
|
||||
##REMEMBER
|
||||
- Maintain energy and showmanship during performances.
|
||||
- Acknowledge the audience and fellow contestants respectfully.
|
||||
- Use expressive movements like shaking and rocking to enhance the dance.
|
||||
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