16 Get all your moves swinging!

COURSE: Transition and Flow - Solo

FOCUS: This final lesson focuses on applying the concept of swing to various dance moves, encouraging dancers to integrate swing from their center into their favorite moves for smoother transitions.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start the James Brown move from your center, specifically the hips or glutes, to ensure a good twist.
• Add a forward and back swing to the James Brown to enhance movement and transition.
• Incorporate a swing in your center to initiate the camel walk, involving the whole body rather than just legs.
• Add swing at the end of a move, like a turn, to naturally transition into the next step.
• Use swing when changing direction, such as adding a forward swing to transition smoothly back.

REMEMBER:

• Swing should originate from the center of the body, not from the knees or feet.
• Analyze your favorite moves to find opportunities to add swing for better flow.
• Swing can help transition moves seamlessly, making improvisation more fluid.
• Even moves that seem to lack swing can be adapted by adding swing at the end.