14 Grind

COURSE: jookin-moves

FOCUS: This lesson teaches the grind, a rotational hip swing movement, focusing on subtle variations and fluid execution, with applications in solo and partnered dancing.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with feet under hips and swing hips rotationally, keeping weight split and legs alternating straightening and bending.
• Practice against a wall to keep the upper body facing forward while swinging the hips.
• Roll through the foot from ball to heel for a soft step, transferring energy from the ground into the hips.
• For an exaggerated grind, stretch the ribs forward as the hip swings back to create resistance.
• Travel the grind by stepping slightly forward or backward each time while maintaining the hip swing.
• In partnership, connect in close embrace and allow the connection point to roll across each other.

REMEMBER:

• Keep the movement fluid and subtle, with all action happening from the belly button down.
• Maintain a relaxed posture with shoulders slightly over the knees when grinding.
• Hips swing back, not forward, during the grind movement.
• The grind can be adapted for solo practice or partnered dancing with simple travel variations.