13 Shoulder Shimmy

COURSE: awesome-arms

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the shoulder shimmy, focusing on generating movement from the center of the body rather than the shoulders, with practice for speed and rhythm.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Imagine a stick down the center of your body and rotate your ribcage around it.
• Keep your hips in place and abs engaged while moving the ribcage.
• Allow shoulders to move with the body but avoid letting them go wild or rise near your ears.
• Practice the shimmy at different speeds, from slow to fast, to develop control.
• Play with the energy and timing of the shimmy to match musical rhythms.
• Keep the movement subtle and contained within the body for better technique.

REMEMBER:

• The movement originates from a central, internal place, not from the shoulders.
• Maintain a long neck and keep shoulders down to avoid tension.
• The shimmy is a rotational action of the ribcage around an imaginary central axis.
• Adjust sharpness and rhythm based on personal preference and music.
• Focus on core engagement to support the shoulder movement.
• Practice variations in speed to build proficiency and musicality.