4 Move 4%3A 'James Berry' Fishtail with James Brown

COURSE: the-spirit-moves-solo-styling

FOCUS: This lesson teaches a James Brown variation to enhance the James Berry fishtail, focusing on adding a skating motion on one foot with specific rhythm and alignment.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with weight on the right foot and keep the left foot dead and floppy.
• Perform heel-toe twists in a fast rhythm to fit within the counts.
• Ensure alignment by keeping the second toe, knee, and hip in one line.
• Twist from the hip socket or center, not from the ankle or knee.
• Incorporate the glute muscles for a full-body twist.

REMEMBER:

• The James Brown variation involves skating to one side on one foot with a heel-out start.
• Maintain proper leg alignment to prevent joint problems during twists.
• The rhythm is flexible but should be fast to integrate smoothly into the fishtail sequence.
• Focus on twisting from the hip or center for effective movement and alignment.