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title: 5 Arm generated movement
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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 teaches how to use arm rotation to generate movement, helping dancers stay on beat and express music through dynamic body control.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Imagine moving water or spreading butter with your hands to feel rotation and connection with the air.
- Increase or decrease arm amplitude to control step size and speed while dancing.
- Bring arms closer to the body to move faster and extend them to slow down or create bigger movements.
- Change direction by switching hand positions while maintaining rotation.
- Add pulse to arm movements to stay synchronized with the music.
- Soften hands and use upper arms for more fluid movement during energetic dancing.

##REMEMBER
- Arm rotation originates from the humerus and scapulas, affecting overall body movement and tension.
- Rotation can be internal or external, influencing how energy flows through the body.
- Arm movements generate rotation that helps turn the body around its axis.
- Adjusting arm tone shifts energy throughout the body, including the feet.
- Use arm direction to guide movement, such as forward for linear motion or away for circular patterns.
- Practice varying planes of motion with arm rotation to explore different textures and feels.
