13 Knee Rocks

COURSE: hip-action

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on performing knee rocks by dropping one hip inward while keeping the leg aligned, inspired by Elvis's style, with the goal of mastering hip-initiated movement and rhythm variations.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with feet slightly wider than hip width and soften the knees.
• Drop one hip inward toward the body's center line while keeping the leg aligned.
• Allow the opposite hip to twist back naturally as you drop the other hip.
• Initiate the movement from the hips to ensure internal rotation.
• Practice alternating sides by dropping one hip and returning to neutral before switching.
• Play with rhythms like every beat, every two beats, or quick-quick-slow patterns.

REMEMBER:

• The movement is initiated from the hips, not just the legs.
• It's anatomically natural for the opposite hip to twist slightly when one hip drops.
• Keep the leg, knee, and foot aligned as the hip turns inward.
• Rhythm can be varied based on the music to enhance the dance style.
• The move is simple but allows for creative rhythm play to match different tempos.