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<h1>TOP TIPS Closed Position</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on achieving optimal connection in closed position dance, specifically for leaders and followers, to enable smooth leading and following without tension.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Leaders should place their right hand below the partner's shoulder blade, following the curve of the back.</li>
<li>Keep elbows slightly in front to create space and avoid awkwardness.</li>
<li>Maintain shoulders down and back to prevent disconnection from the body.</li>
<li>Followers should keep arms relaxed and fold them up to connect along the leader's arm.</li>
<li>Tuck the hand around to deepen connection points during movement.</li>
<li>Practice traveling around the room to feel the connection in all directions.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Connection relies on surface area contact, not extra tension in the arms.</li>
<li>This technique is applicable across dances like Lindy Hop and Balboa.</li>
<li>A relaxed posture enhances leading and following without strain.</li>
<li>Consistent hand and elbow positioning ensures effective communication between partners.</li>
<li>The method has been refined over years and remains unchanged for its effectiveness.</li>
<li>Focus on creating a deep connection point that adapts to movement directions.</li>
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<h1>TOP TIPS Getting Low</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on techniques for getting low in dance, aiming to maintain posture and move effortlessly.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Hinge from the hip joints to get low while keeping the spine neutral and long.</li>
<li>When going down, imagine a string pulling the top of your head up to stay light.</li>
<li>When going up, think about pushing down into the floor to rise effortlessly.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Maintain a neutral spine and keep shoulders back to preserve posture while getting low.</li>
<li>Avoid letting body weight sink down to make it easier to get back up.</li>
<li>Use the mental cues of 'thinking up when going down' and 'thinking down when going up' for smooth movement.</li>
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<h1>TOP TIPS Reconnecting after a turn</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson provides top tips for leaders and followers on how to smoothly reconnect after a turn in open dance positions, focusing on connection types, timing, and body mechanics.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Leaders should reconnect as soon as possible after a turn by identifying the desired connection type, such as close embrace or side-by-side.</li>
<li>Followers should use their head and shoulders to lead the turn, creating a spiral for more space and time to reconnect.</li>
<li>For height differences, followers can use the 'tulip' technique by sending the arm up with the elbow down and dropping it over the other side.</li>
<li>Leaders should connect early to signal readiness, allowing followers to prepare their arm for reconnection.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Understanding the desired connection type helps leaders plan reconnection after a turn.</li>
<li>Early connection from leaders is crucial for followers to anticipate and prepare for reconnection.</li>
<li>Body mechanics, like leading with the head, prevent trapped situations and facilitate smoother transitions.</li>
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<h1>Top Tips Alignment & Posture</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on body alignment and posture to prevent injuries and enhance dance performance, with practical tips for maintaining proper form.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Align feet under hip joints with toes in line for balance.</li>
<li>Move weight in circles to find the center of balance on your feet.</li>
<li>Keep knees aligned during movements like lunges to avoid pain.</li>
<li>Maintain natural spine curve without excessive arching or tilting.</li>
<li>Relax shoulders down and keep neck long during all dance actions.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Proper alignment from feet to head prevents injuries and improves dance aesthetics.</li>
<li>Balance is key; adjust foot position slightly for stability in movements.</li>
<li>Avoid letting knees drift inward or outward to maintain joint health.</li>
<li>Correct pelvic and spine alignment supports overall posture and movement efficiency.</li>
<li>Consistent shoulder and neck relaxation enhances fluidity and comfort in dancing.</li>
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<h1>Top Tips Dancing From The Centre</h1>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on dancing from the centre, using the belly as the core energy source to guide all movements outward.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Imagine a fireball in your belly as the centre of your dancing universe.</li>
<li>Start all movements from the centre and let energy flow outward.</li>
<li>For walking, let energy come from the centre with steps under your body.</li>
<li>For arm movements, imagine energy starting in the centre and flowing through the scapulas, arms, and fingertips.</li>
<li>Apply this concept to hip movements by starting them from the centre.</li>
<li>Practice dancing around the room to feel the difference this makes.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>The centre is the engine that moves you, not the joints.</li>
<li>All energy originates from the belly and radiates outward.</li>
<li>Focus on starting movements from the centre to enhance flow and control.</li>
<li>Avoid initiating actions at the joints for a more connected dance style.</li>
<li>Visualising a fireball in the belly can help internalise this principle.</li>
<li>This approach applies to various movements like arms, traveling, and hips.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Dancing between the beats</h1>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to dance between the beats rather than on them, focusing on filling the time between beats with movement to enhance musicality.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Think of a beat as a period of time, not just a point, to better understand the space available for movement.</li>
<li>Practice dancing on top of the beats and then switch to dancing in between them to visually see the difference.</li>
<li>Use a medium slow song to clearly observe and practice the contrast between on-beat and between-beat dancing.</li>
<li>Fill the space between beats with your movement, as this is where the expressive 'party' happens in dance.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Avoid fixating solely on the beats themselves; instead, focus on the intervals between them for more dynamic dancing.</li>
<li>Dancing between the beats allows for greater musical expression and fluidity in your movements.</li>
<li>Consider beats as durations (e.g., one second at 60 BPM) to better plan and execute movements within that time.</li>
<li>This technique helps in adapting to different song tempos and enhancing overall dance creativity.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Grounding</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches grounding in dance, focusing on shifting body weight and energy downward to improve balance, control, and movement timing.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Relax the shoulders, chest, legs, and feet to let body weight sink into the ground.</li>
<li>Breathe into the belly to help relax the upper body and connect to the ground.</li>
<li>Practice ungrounding by lifting energy to the chest and grounding by sending it down to the belly.</li>
<li>Partner exercises can help feel the tactile difference between grounded and ungrounded states.</li>
<li>Avoid bending knees to ground; instead, focus on where energy and weight are held in the body.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Grounding is about energy and weight distribution, not just physical posture or knee bending.</li>
<li>Being grounded enhances balance, control, and ease in dancing, especially to slow music.</li>
<li>It may take time to incorporate grounding, but practice leads to noticeable improvements.</li>
<li>Grounding can make technical dance moves easier by increasing body control.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Hands and Arms in Turns</h1>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson provides top tips for effectively using hands and arms during dance turns, focusing on maintaining connection and preventing injury.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Let hands move naturally to a comfortable position while maintaining connection during turns.</li>
<li>Leaders should ensure the follower's hand is always in front of their forehead during turns.</li>
<li>Relax arms after initiating a turn to avoid over-leading.</li>
<li>Followers should always see the inside of their elbow to keep arms in the right place.</li>
<li>Imagine the shoulder blade going down as the arm goes up to avoid lifting the shoulder.</li>
<li>Look into the direction of the turn to maintain balance and awareness.</li>
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<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Keep arms totally relaxed to prevent injury and ensure smooth movement.</li>
<li>Maintain visual connection with the inside of your elbow to avoid arm misplacement.</li>
<li>Think of the shoulder joint as a wheel to promote proper arm mechanics.</li>
<li>Avoid looking at the floor or in the wrong direction to prevent imbalance.</li>
<li>Let hands dance naturally to enhance connection and flow during turns.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Inviting into close embrace</h1>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson teaches how to invite a partner into close embrace in dance, emphasizing it as a mutual agreement like a hug between friends.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Offer a space to your partner and move slowly to meet in the middle.</li>
<li>Connect bodies first before placing arms to avoid pulling.</li>
<li>Make your invitation obvious by moving forward slightly.</li>
<li>Practice the invitation from both leader and follower roles.</li>
<li>Respond to invitations by either accepting or delicately declining with alternative connections.</li>
<li>Take your time and relax when entering close embrace.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Close embrace should always be a mutual agreement between both partners.</li>
<li>The key connection is the body, not the arms, to maintain a natural flow.</li>
<li>Both leaders and followers have the option to say yes or no to close embrace.</li>
<li>If you agree to close embrace, commit fully and enjoy the connection.</li>
<li>Be creative and respectful if your partner prefers a different connection.</li>
<li>Practice makes the invitation feel more natural over time.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Rolling through the feet</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on relaxing the ankles and feet to improve dance movement by rolling through the feet, aiming to soften steps and enhance timing control.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Lift your foot with a relaxed ankle so it hangs at an angle.</li>
<li>Place your foot back down by rolling from toe to ball to heel.</li>
<li>Apply rolling through the feet when stepping or doing the basic.</li>
<li>Roll weight from the ball into the heel to control weight shifts.</li>
<li>Use rolling to slow down and fill the music, especially in slow blues.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>Relax ankle joints to allow natural foot movement.</li>
<li>Think of the foot as many muscles and joints, not one flat block.</li>
<li>Rolling through the feet helps soften steps and improve timing.</li>
<li>Slowly transfer weight to feel the music better.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip The Pulse</h1>
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<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on understanding and embodying the pulse in blues dance as an expansive physical representation of the music's beat, rather than a bounce.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Think of the pulse as an expansion in the body, like feeling bass from a speaker.</li>
<li>Move the pulse around the body, such as forwards, backwards, or to the sides.</li>
<li>Adjust the size of the pulse based on the music, from big to subtle.</li>
<li>Vary the texture of the pulse, making it smooth or sharp as the song dictates.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>The pulse is a physical representation of the beat, not just a bounce.</li>
<li>It can change in size, texture, and location within the body.</li>
<li>Adapt the pulse to match the characteristics of different songs.</li>
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<h1>Top Tip Using The Introduction</h1>
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<p>COURSE: top-tips</p>
<p>FOCUS: This lesson focuses on using the introduction of a song to connect with your partner and the music, rather than starting to dance immediately.</p>
<p>TIP & TRICKS: <ul>
<li>Take it easy and move slowly on the spot during the introduction.</li>
<li>Be receptive to your partner's feelings and movements.</li>
<li>Use the introduction to introduce yourself and your partner to each other.</li>
</ul></p>
<p>REMEMBER: <ul>
<li>The introduction is an opportunity to establish connection before dancing.</li>
<li>Avoid rushing into movement as soon as the music starts.</li>
<li>Focus on mutual awareness and how each person feels the music.</li>
</ul></p>