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title: 1 What Does Swing Mean%4F
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson explains the concept of 'swing' in dance, focusing on creating a soft, pendulum-like side-to-side motion from the hips and spine to add a grounded, relaxed energy to movements.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Stand with feet slightly wider than hip width, relaxed and comfortable.
- Imagine hips as a heavy ball at the end of a rope (spine) and swing it side-to-side from the sternum area.
- Initiate the swing from higher up in the body, keeping the spine long and avoiding hip isolation.
- Incorporate swing into the basic step by allowing hips to continue the momentum naturally without forcing or adding extra bumps.
- Practice in front of a mirror to observe the difference between movements with and without swing.

##REMEMBER
- Swing is a soft, pendulum-like energy that moves side-to-side, not an isolation driven by muscles.
- It softens movements, giving a grounded aesthetic rather than a bouncy or sharp look.
- The swing should feel relaxed and natural, initiated from the upper body to avoid forcing the hips.
- This concept will be used throughout the course to enhance dance movements with a flowing energy.
