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title: 9 Shoulder Rolls
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on shoulder rolls as a subtle way to incorporate shoulders into dancing, emphasizing small, controlled movements using back muscles rather than lifting the shoulders.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Think about drawing the shoulder blades down the back to circle the shoulders down, not lifting them up.
- Practice shoulder rolls with arms relaxed to let the shoulder do the dancing, allowing the hand to move naturally.
- Place a hand on the hips and keep it still while rolling the shoulder to practice isolation.
- Use a wall to isolate shoulder muscles by placing the elbow against it and rolling the shoulder without moving the elbow.
- Alternate between dancing with the body and focusing on shoulder rolls to add variety and rhythm.

##REMEMBER
- Shoulder rolls should be small and subtle, not big or exaggerated.
- Engage the big muscles in the back to control the movement, avoiding lifting the shoulders.
- Shoulder rolls can be done with both shoulders together, one shoulder, or alternating, and at any rhythm.
- Use shoulder rolls when the body is still to make the shoulder the focus and avoid overwhelming the dance.
- Practice isolation to prevent the whole arm from moving during shoulder rolls.
