Motivation
Attitude comes first in this jazz combination. Strut with a flat foot, add your own arm choice, and give the dance some personality.
The dynamics keep changing. A swoopy passé and a sharp one sit side by side, and a fan kick turns into a roll that comes out of nowhere. Chugs have a story: point at someone, call them over, wave them off.
Later you get your own full eight counts to improvise. Stay low into the floor, and it all gets easier.