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title: 12 Leg Movement
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on leg movements to the side, teaching two upper body shaping techniques: tilting and sliding, to enhance dance moves like the low down and skip up.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Keep the relationship between your hands on your chest and belly consistent when tilting.
- Bend your knees and push your leg out to add accent and style to movements.
- Push your foot onto the floor and send your hip past it for a press move.
- Use a little hop or smooth transitions to vary the movement dynamics.
- Maintain shoulders even to the ground when sliding to create contrast between hips and ribs.

##REMEMBER
- You can apply all movements while turning and walking to integrate them into your dance.
- Shaping involves changing your body's form, such as adding tilt or slide, to direct movement.
- The press move is important and can be adapted from other dance techniques like the Four Corners.
- Different variations like skip up or shunt depend on regional dance styles and preferences.
