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title: 10 Twisting Hips 3
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on a variation of twisting hips called horizontal grinds, teaching how to twist hips forward and back by bending one knee at a time while keeping weight on the bent leg.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Keep your feet hips-width apart and find a pendular pulse to warm up.
- Bend one knee while keeping the other straight to create a diagonal hip movement to the back.
- Ensure your weight is on the bent leg by checking in a mirror or with a partner.
- Allow your foot to be soft, rolling through the ball and heel for smooth motion.
- Keep your knees facing forward and avoid letting them go to the side during the movement.
- Initiate movements from the hips, letting the leg follow naturally for variations like foot fans.

##REMEMBER
- Horizontal grinds involve twisting hips forward and back, distinct from lateral swings.
- The movement is similar to Cuban motion in Latin dances or a kizomba walk from African dances.
- Practice variations like foot fans or heel fans by rotating the foot on the heel as the axis.
- Maintain length through the spine and keep the chest soft to support the twisting sensation.
- These movements can also be called trucking, apple jacks, or digs in different dance contexts.
- Consistent practice is key, as mastering grinds may take time and patience.
