1.6 KiB
1.6 KiB
title, description, published, date, tags, editor, dateCreated
| title | description | published | date | tags | editor | dateCreated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Passes | true | 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z | Blues | markdown | 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z |
FOCUS
- This lesson demonstrates different passes used in Texas Shuffle, focusing on left and right side passes with emphasis on body movement and connection.
TIP & TRICKS:
- Maintain a strong finger-to-finger, finger-to-palm connection when holding hands.
- Use body movement to create momentum, not the arms, for leading passes.
- Keep arms up and ready at about waist height as a follower to be prepared for connection.
- Turn the body and clear the path with footwork to allow the follower to pass smoothly.
- Engage the frame in both leader and follower to create compression and leverage tension.
##REMEMBER
- Leaders should dance throughout the move, not just step through, to maintain musicality.
- The positioning after a pass is open for personal interpretation, allowing flexibility in connection.
- Avoid pushing with the hands; rely on body movement and frame engagement for leading.
- Followers should continue shuffling the entire way, adapting to the music and leader's direction.
- Seek leverage tension through arm connections to guide the follower effectively.