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title: 14 Grind
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson teaches the grind, a rotational hip swing movement, focusing on subtle variations and fluid execution, with applications in solo and partnered dancing.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with feet under hips and swing hips rotationally, keeping weight split and legs alternating straightening and bending.
- Practice against a wall to keep the upper body facing forward while swinging the hips.
- Roll through the foot from ball to heel for a soft step, transferring energy from the ground into the hips.
- For an exaggerated grind, stretch the ribs forward as the hip swings back to create resistance.
- Travel the grind by stepping slightly forward or backward each time while maintaining the hip swing.
- In partnership, connect in close embrace and allow the connection point to roll across each other.

##REMEMBER
- Keep the movement fluid and subtle, with all action happening from the belly button down.
- Maintain a relaxed posture with shoulders slightly over the knees when grinding.
- Hips swing back, not forward, during the grind movement.
- The grind can be adapted for solo practice or partnered dancing with simple travel variations.
