7 The Funky Butt

COURSE: late-night-blues

FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to swing the hips back to create a subtle variation called the 'funky butt' in late-night blues dancing, focusing on small, controlled movements.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Swing the hips back on the 'two' count of the basic step.
• Imagine moving through resistance, like underwater or in honey, to slow the swing.
• Open the hip slightly when swinging back for a more natural feel.
• Keep the movement small and subtle to maintain connection with your partner.
• Focus on how the movement feels in your body rather than how it looks.

REMEMBER:

• The funky butt is a non-funky variation that adds a subtle hip swing to the slow drag basic.
• Maintain forward weight while the hips move back to preserve balance.
• This is an individual variation that can be added or ignored based on personal comfort.
• Keep the upper body embrace stable to avoid losing connection with your partner.
• Play with the size and points of connection to suit your comfort and style.