9 Playing with Your Fishtails%3A Size & Texture

COURSE: the-fishtail-special

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on improvising with fishtails by playing with size and texture to style up the dance moves, building on previously learned techniques.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Make fishtails tiny by keeping the figure of eight hip action and foot pivoting while staying in place.
• Exaggerate large fishtails by going low and wide, using arms to emphasize the size.
• Combine small and big fishtails asymmetrically, such as small on one hip and big on the other.
• Style slow, quick quick rhythms by making quicks small and slows big.
• Change texture by making fishtails smooth and flowing, sharp with power, bumpy with a jerky pulse, or thick as if pushing through honey.

REMEMBER:

• Small fishtails are often tall and high, while big ones are wide and low.
• Texture variations include smooth, sharp, bumpy, and thick, each with a distinct feeling.
• Improvise by experimenting with size and texture on all learned fishtails, including turns and rhythms.
• Use these styling options to enhance dance expression and have fun while practicing.