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Do
not drag your feet—pick them up and put them down.
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Keep your knees at least
slightly flexed (bent).
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Stay on the balls of your feet when required
by the step.
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When you shift weight from one foot to the other, do it quickly.
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Do
not bounce up and down unless required by the step.
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Keep your feet under your body as much as possible.
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Do
not put weight on both feet unless required by the step.
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Hold your head up and do not watch your feet or the floor.
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Avoid arm and body movements that disrupt your balance.
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Keep your arms flexible, but do not let them dangle or flop.
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Keep your face, arms, hands, legs, ankles, and feet relaxed.
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Try
not to miss sounds, distort sounds, or add extra sounds.
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Be
able to start a step, turn, pattern, or combination on either foot.
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Do
not practice a step with one foot more than the other.
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Completely finish one step before you start the next step.
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Do
not pause between steps unless a pause (hold) is required.
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Being able to verbally describe a step will help you do the step.
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Know how a step should be done before you practice doing it.
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Practicing steps correctly is the most reliable way to master them.
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Do
not try to increase your speed until you have mastered the step.
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Getting exercise and having fun is more important than perfection.