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title: 2 Posture & Pulse
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on establishing an athletic posture and coordinating pulse with movement in Black dance, aiming to enhance connection with music and reduce physical strain.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Stack joints by aligning ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, and hips over ankles.
- Place feet directly under hip joints for stability and balance.
- Use a broom handle to align sternum over balls of feet and sacrum behind heels.
- Press a tool against sternum and hip joint to maintain connection while moving.
- Shift weight by leaning forward and back to find a neutral, balanced stance.

##REMEMBER
- Athletic posture allows for reactive movement and reduces stiffness in joints.
- Proper alignment distributes weight evenly to prevent pain in neck, shoulders, back, knees, and feet.
- Maintain connection between upper and lower body during movements like hinging and squatting.
- Posture serves as the foundation for all dance movements and everyday life.
