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title: 5 Over Curve Hips
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the 'over curve' hip movement in blues dance, focusing on lifting the hip up and over in a rainbow-like shape to create vertical grinds and integrate into steps and variations.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Lift the hip up using side muscles or push the standing leg through the floor for grounding.
- Perform a soft collect before bringing the hip up to initiate the over curve movement.
- Keep the foot relaxed and allow it to lift off the floor as the hip rises.
- Use the standing leg to push off when stepping to the side during the movement.
- Maintain a steady rhythm and breathe while practicing the up and over motion.
- Experiment with different speeds and rhythms, such as going faster or adding diagonal movements.

##REMEMBER
- Grounding in blues dance means being steady, relaxed, and connected to the floor.
- The over curve hip movement can be integrated into walks, kicks, and improvisation for versatility.
- Variations include keeping the axis in the middle of the body with feet apart for easier speed.
- Allow arms to swing naturally to complement the hip movements and enhance expression.
- This movement is related to vertical grinds, where hips move against each other in a grinding motion.
- Practice accentuating the up motion during the over curve to emphasize the hip lift.
