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title: 2 Body shaping
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on improving movement quality in the basic step of Chicago triple by teaching body shaping through hip hinging and ensuring rhythm flows through the entire body.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Place fists together at the hip joints to locate them and turn them in place without moving arms.
- Step under yourself by aligning the ankle and foot directly underneath the hip joint.
- Hinge from the hip joint while keeping the spine straight, avoiding bending from the rib cage.
- Allow the rhythm from the feet to filter through the whole body, starting from the center.
- Keep shoulders level by maintaining a straight spine for better partnering comfort.

##REMEMBER
- Stack joints (hip, knee, ankle, toe) in alignment for balance and relaxation.
- Body shaping from the hips prevents discomfort and improves appearance in partnered dancing.
- The entire body should dance as one, with rhythm originating from the center.
- Avoid creating a curved shape from the ribs to prevent muscle strain and shoulder movement.
- Focus on hinging from the hips and full-body rhythm integration for the next practice.
