1 Hip Push

COURSE: jookin-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the hip push move in jookin, focusing on proper technique and styling variations for solo and partnered dancing.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Keep your 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 before taking the next step when adding hip push to the basic step.
• Adjust the swing size for faster music to keep movements controlled.
• In partnered dancing, hip push can be added as personal styling without needing to lead it.

REMEMBER:

• Aim for a grounded, earthy hip push with sass, not an upward or isolated movement.
• The hip push can be used as a substitution in the basic step or as a standalone styling element.
• In partnered variations, weight shifts may need to be led for coordinated movements.
• Experiment with different levels, such as swinging at normal height and lowering, to add variety.