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title: 8 The Shimmy%4A Solo
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on teaching the shimmy, a controlled rhythmic movement originating from the rib cage, and how to layer it onto basic steps and walks for musical expression.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine a stick down the middle of your body and rotate your rib cage around it.
- Keep shoulders level and soften the knees for better control.
- Start by hitting every beat with the shimmy, then speed up gradually.
- Practice adding the shimmy on top of a basic step or walk.
- Use the shimmy to hit rhythms in the music, such as triplets or syncopated beats.

##REMEMBER
- The shimmy should come from the ribs, not the shoulders, for a more internal and controlled movement.
- It can be used rhythmically to match music, not just as a random shake.
- Layer the shimmy on top of other steps or use it when legs are stationary for musical expression.
- The shimmy is versatile and can be adapted to different tempos and rhythms in dance.
