12 Grind

COURSE: hip-action

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on the grind, a rotational hip swing variation, with the goal of practicing it in place, adding steps, and exploring exaggerated and traveling versions.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with feet under hips and swing hips rotationally, bringing one hip back as the other swings forward.
• When stepping, roll through the foot from ball to heel for a soft, gradual weight transfer.
• Practice against a wall to keep the upper body facing forward and minimize movement.
• For the exaggerated grind, stretch the ribs forward as the hip swings back to create resistance.
• Allow the back leg to rotate outwards naturally when performing a bigger hip swing.
• Travel the grind by stepping slightly forward or backward to create walking variations.

REMEMBER:

• Keep the movement fluid and subtle, with all action happening from the belly button down.
• Maintain a split weight stance to facilitate the hip swing and leg adjustments.
• Use energy from the ground through the foot and leg to drive the hip motion.
• The grind can be adapted in size and direction for different variations and challenges.