1 Let's Get Moving!

COURSE: Introduction to Blues

FOCUS: This lesson introduces basic blues dancing by encouraging free movement to music, focusing on relaxation and whole-body engagement.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Stand and move naturally as if in a bar with live music.
• Relax your body, breathe in and out, and ground yourself by connecting to the floor.
• Use your whole body, including shaking shoulders, arms, and hips.
• Interact with a partner by looking, inspiring, or making simple contact like holding hands.
• Be creative and let movements happen spontaneously without overthinking.

REMEMBER:

• Dance blues by being in the music and letting it guide your movements.
• Focus on sending energy down into the ground to stay grounded and relaxed.
• Embody the coolest version of yourself to make dancing look effortless.
• Maintain a sense of individualism and freedom while dancing with others.
• Enjoy the dance and stay in the moment without planning ahead.