TOP TIPS: Getting Low
COURSE: top-tips
FOCUS: This lesson focuses on techniques for getting low in dance, aiming to maintain posture and move effortlessly.
TIP & TRICKS:
- Hinge from the hip joints to get low while keeping the spine neutral and long.
- When going down, imagine a string pulling the top of your head up to stay light.
- When going up, think about pushing down into the floor to rise effortlessly.
REMEMBER:
- Maintain a neutral spine and keep shoulders back to preserve posture while getting low.
- Avoid letting body weight sink down to make it easier to get back up.
- Use the mental cues of 'thinking up when going down' and 'thinking down when going up' for smooth movement.