Breakdown of Basic Isolations - Week Two
Start by warming up and reviewing the material from the previous week. We will then add these two moves to our vocabulary:
Mayas - Vertical hip figure eights are also called “mayas” or “amayas” depending on where you learn your dance vocabulary. They are done by using your hips to […]
Breakdown of Basic Isolations - Week One
This is fairly simple. Belly flutters are done by tightening and releasing the stomach muscles repeatedly and rapidly. The trick is not holding your breath while you are doing them.
A sweeping hip circle is a huge, exaggerated hip circle that also involves the upper body.
Start in your basic stance with your arms held out to the side and do a couple basic hip circles (drawing your circle on the floor) to get in rhythm. As you take the hip circle to the back, lean […]
A body wave is an undulation that is a camel in reverse.
Start in your basic stance. Tuck your pelvis forward, roll the move up and drop your ribs (you will be in a slight slouch - please note that this is when someone will decide to take your picture!), and straighten your body by releasing […]
Sorry to have been away so long. The office is finally moved and I can get back to dancing! I’ll try to find something new to post on weekdays.
Let’s try a camel today. A camel is an undulation that starts at the top. Begin in your basic stance (feet planted firmly on the floor pointing […]
A side step is a very simple traveling move. Starting with your right foot, step to the right and then step with your left foot to bring your feet together. Repeat, reverse, try flat footed or demi-pointe, have fun!
A down step (to the side) is just a little more complicated. Start flat footed and
Posts have been a little sporadic the past week and probably will be for the next week or two until my office is completely moved to it’s new location, I apologize and promise that everything will be back on track soon.
Let’s do something a little different today and learn
For a vertical rib figure 8, imagine drawing your eight on the wall in front of you.
Lift your ribcage and slide it to the right, drop your ribcage while keeping it extended. Slide it back to the center and bring it up to your natural position. Do the same
Just like you can do hip figure 8s, you can do rib figure 8s.
Let start with a horizontal 8. Imagine that you are using your ribcage to draw an eight on the floor. Get into your basic posture and slide your right ribcage forward and