12 Leg Movement

COURSE: blues-moves-family-tree

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on leg movements to the side, teaching two upper body shaping techniques: tilting and sliding, to enhance dance moves like the low down and skip up.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Keep the relationship between your hands on your chest and belly consistent when tilting.
• Bend your knees and push your leg out to add accent and style to movements.
• Push your foot onto the floor and send your hip past it for a press move.
• Use a little hop or smooth transitions to vary the movement dynamics.
• Maintain shoulders even to the ground when sliding to create contrast between hips and ribs.

REMEMBER:

• You can apply all movements while turning and walking to integrate them into your dance.
• Shaping involves changing your body's form, such as adding tilt or slide, to direct movement.
• The press move is important and can be adapted from other dance techniques like the Four Corners.
• Different variations like skip up or shunt depend on regional dance styles and preferences.