5 The Hip Push

COURSE: hip-action

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the hip push technique, focusing on swinging the hip to the side while keeping weight on one leg, with goals of grounding the movement and adding styling to basic steps.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Keep the heel on the floor and legs relaxed to avoid a tense hip push.
• Maintain a long distance between ribs and hips to prevent crunching or tilting.
• Return to neutral position after each hip push before taking the next step.
• Adjust the size of the swing for faster music by making movements smaller.
• Experiment with different levels by swinging the hip and moving up and down.

REMEMBER:

• The hip push should feel earthy and grounded, not lifted or tense.
• Use the hip push as a styling element on the two count of a basic step.
• Practice with various tempos and levels to enhance versatility and expression.