0 Dips and Tricks Introduction

COURSE: dips-tricks

FOCUS: This lesson introduces a dips and tricks course, focusing on cool moves to use during breaks in music or at appropriate moments in a song, with an emphasis on safety and partner communication.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Only dance dips or lifts with a partner who is comfortable and consents to the moves.
• Choose moves that feel good for your body and match your skill level.
• Communicate continuously with your partner about comfort during practice.
• Avoid forcing moves that do not feel comfortable.
• Use these moves at the end of a song or when there is a break in the music.

REMEMBER:

• Safety and consent are paramount when performing dips and tricks with a partner.
• Tailor your practice to your own comfort and physical capabilities.
• Treat instructor guidance as suggestions, not mandatory instructions.
• Prioritize care for both yourself and your partner during training.
• Build moves into social dancing only with familiar and consenting partners.