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title: 6 Chest Rotation
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on chest rotation in Delta Blues dance, teaching how to integrate chest movements with hip rotations and weight shifts for expressive, intimate dancing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with weight shifts from the feet to feel the hips and chest in a snakey motion.
- Draw small circles with the chest parallel to the ground, focusing on forward, side, and back movements.
- Connect chest rotation with stepping underneath to maintain flow between hips and chest.
- Experiment with drawing circles on one side of the chest, like around the shoulder, then switch directions.
- Combine chest and hip motions by taking energy from the ground into the lats, hips, and chest.
- Practice with minimal steps, using just weight shifts to keep movements small and intimate.

##REMEMBER
- Focus on natural movements that arise from hip rotations to enhance torso expression.
- Maintain a connected flow between body parts rather than isolating movements.
- Keep chest rotations small to emphasize intimacy and personal expression in the dance.
- Use weight shifts as a foundation before adding torso movements for better control.
- Experiment with different circle sizes and directions to explore how the chest responds.
- Dance for yourself, prioritizing self-expression and exploration over large motions.
