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Body Movement

Forward Body Roll

Also called: body roll, body wave, body waves, forward body wave

Definition

A sequential wave through the spine moving head, chest (thoracic extension), stomach (squeeze glutes and push forward), hips, then a final sit where the weight drops back down. It appears across Bachata, Salsa, Hip Hop, and more.

Preview of the Bodyroll module
Preview of the Bodyroll module

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Bodyroll, a module of Bodymovement Mastery

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Related moves

  • Reverse Body Roll
  • Body Undulation
  • Shimmy (Body Movement)
  • Hip Twist (Body Movement)
  • Hip Twist
  • Bounce
  • Body Movement
  • Rib Cage Rotation

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