8 Dynamics

COURSE: Dancing to Delta Blues

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on creating dynamic moments in dance by exploring tension release, specifically practicing controlled drops to interrupt constant body flow and then rebuilding movement.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Imagine something heavy pulling you down when releasing tension for a drop.
• Practice doubling the drop quickly: inhale, drop-drop, then return to flow.
• Start rebuilding flow directly from where the drop lands, such as using hip rotation.
• Slow down movements to create intimate, tiny motions after drops.
• Use side steps with snake effects as comfortable base movements for practicing drops.

REMEMBER:

• Dynamics involve interrupting constant body flow with intentional tension releases.
• The core maintains connection between upper and lower body during movement.
• Drops can occur in either upper or lower body by releasing energy from the core.
• Rebuild flow immediately from the drop point rather than returning to neutral first.
• Control the timing and speed of drops to vary dynamic expression.