3 Body twist

COURSE: texas-shuffle-with-damon-kelsy-stone

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on body twists and connection points using compression and leverage tension in Texas Shuffle, aiming to teach how partners relate through angles rather than facing square to each other.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Use a wall or door handle as a stable point to practice body twists without a partner.
• For compression, press towards each other through the leader's left hand and follower's right hand.
• For leverage tension, both partners press back equally from the leader's right side and follower's left side.
• Incorporate body twists into movements towards and away from a practice object like a door handle.
• Use frame muscles, not biceps or forearms, for connection points in compression and leverage tension.

REMEMBER:

• Avoid standing square to your partner; use angles with shoulders and hips.
• Body twist amount depends on personal style, flexibility, dance context, and music.
• Leverage tension involves both partners pressing back equally, not weight sharing like counterbalance.
• Ensure practice objects like doors are stable and firmly shut to prevent accidents.