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title: 9 Twisting Hips 2
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on building from the twisting hips foundation, introducing variations like the fishtail and bake, and integrating them into a fluid improvisation sequence.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start on the ball of the foot and then lower the heel while twisting.
- Point your finger in the direction your toe is going to guide turns.
- For the fishtail, turn on the center or ball of the foot with the heel grazing the ground.
- For the bake, turn on the heels instead of the ball of the foot.
- Add a shake (up and down) and shimmy (forward and back) to create the shake and bake.
- Use the arm to point in sync with foot movements for smoother rotations.

##REMEMBER
- Names like fishtail and bake are suggestions; focus on the specific techniques they describe.
- Infinite inversions are possible for moves like the fishtail, encouraging creativity.
- Integrate previous moves like Elvis knees and apple jacks into new sequences for fluidity.
- Remember to push back on the hips as practiced in earlier lessons for under curve movements.
- Practice turning on different parts of the foot (ball vs. heel) to master variations.
- Improvise by combining moves like twist, fishtail, and bake for a dynamic performance.
