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Body Movement

Despelote

Definition

A controlled, full-body shaking movement built in three layers: the Bounce, hip motion, and an upper-body chest-and-shoulder rotation. It is danced from a staggered stance with the center of mass centered, the hips following the bounce rather than being forced, and the arms eventually extending out to the sides.

Preview of the Despelote module
Preview of the Despelote module

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Despelote, a module of Bodymovement Mastery

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Related moves

  • Shimmy (Body Movement)
  • Hip Twist (Body Movement)
  • Hip Twist
  • Bounce
  • Body Movement
  • Rib Cage Rotation
  • Guagua
  • Shimmy

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