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title: 1 Getting to Know Your Arms
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson introduces the concept of arms originating from the center of the body between the shoulder blades, aiming to improve movement initiation and arm shape in dance.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together to identify the center point where arms should start.
- Imagine an energy ball in the center of your body that flows through the arms and out through the fingers.
- Practice moving arms from the shoulder first, then shift to initiating from the center to feel the difference.
- Think of energy flowing through the joints to create softer, curved arm shapes rather than trapped angles.

##REMEMBER
- Arms start from the center of the body, not the shoulders, for better energy flow and connection.
- Energy should flow from the center through the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers into the universe.
- This approach helps prevent awkward arm shapes and enhances overall dancing with full-body movement.
- Focus on energy pathways to improve arm lines and avoid stiff or angular movements unless stylistically chosen.
