4 Snake Hips

COURSE: Dancing to Delta Blues

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on mastering the Snake Hips movement by shifting weight slowly from side to side, emphasizing a snaky motion in the hips through controlled footwork and connection to the ground.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Shift weight left to right slowly, feeling the push from the floor into the hips.
• Roll feet from toes to heel as you transfer weight to maintain a smooth motion.
• Relax and soften the knee when weight comes onto the foot to enhance fluidity.
• Practice drawing circles with your feet while keeping the snake effect in the hips.
• Take your time and slow down if weight transfer feels strange to better feel the movement.
• Bring the movement to a smaller dimension while still feeling the weight transfer and snake motion.

REMEMBER:

• This dance is for personal intimacy, not performance, so focus on self-connection.
• Movement originates from the ground, traveling through feet, knees, thighs, and into the hips.
• Collect heaviness to the ground before redirecting to the next side for better control.
• Maintain a slow, relaxed pace to fully experience the weight shifts and breath.
• You can transfer weight without taking steps, staying with the feeling from the ground.
• The snaky motion involves bringing every tiny part of the body to the next foot with no rush.