3 Hips

COURSE: Dancing to Delta Blues

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on connecting foot movements to the hips through soft knees and rotation, aiming to explore grounded, intimate self-expression.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Soften the knees to let movement travel from the feet into the legs and hips.
• Create slow, flowy rotations in the hips while keeping grounded on the floor.
• Draw circles with the hips, changing direction as desired, such as left or right.
• Maintain soft legs to stay connected with the ground during movement.
• Start with small movements of the feet and knees to feel changes in the hips.

REMEMBER:

• Keep the dance intimate and non-performative, focusing on self-expression.
• Stay relaxed and breathe consistently throughout the movements.
• Maintain a grounded feeling by not lifting away from the floor.
• Take time and space to explore movements slowly and mindfully.
• Connect foot pressure to lead movement through the legs into the hips.