9 Sandra Gibson's Hip Shimmy

COURSE: the-spirit-moves-solo-styling

FOCUS: This lesson teaches Sandra Gibson's Hip Shimmy, also known as the baby wiggle, focusing on moving the pelvis forwards and backwards to create a hip shimmy.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Take feet underneath the hips in a comfortable position.
• Move the pelvis forwards and backwards, not up and down.
• As the right hip bone goes forward, feel the left one opening up backwards.
• Speed up the movement to create a butt shimmy.
• Use a wall to stabilize the upper body if needed.
• Activate core muscles to keep the upper body stable while hips move.

REMEMBER:

• The movement originates from the center of the body.
• Allow natural wobbling without moving the upper body too much.
• Arm positioning and styling are flexible and can be personalized.
• Focus on isolating hip movement for a controlled shimmy.
• Experiment with body shape and arms to find a comfortable style.
• Practice with a song to develop your own cool way of performing the move.