Hip Movement in Salsa On1: definition, module and class

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Body Movements, a module of Salsa On1 201

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Body movement for your salsa: the hip, the rib cage, then both in opposition.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hip Movement. Knees bent, feet shoulder width apart, your hip goes side to side: right, left, right.

On the and before each step, your hip goes to the side opposite the stepping leg.
Back step: hip to the front. Front step: hip to the back.

Rib Cage Movement. Your rib cage slides side to side, opposite to your hip.

On your left leg, the hip goes right and the shoulder left.
Then rotate to accentuate the shoulder. It comes from the rib cage, it is not a shimmy.

Opposition. Hip and rib cage together, always opposite ways.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hips alone, on the spot
Hips with your basic, side, back and front step
Rib cage, then with the rotation
Both in opposition, through the same steps
Everything again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Bend your knees, keep your shoulders down.
Small steps, always under your body.

💡 Drill it: 5 to 10 minutes a day.

🎯 Community

Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.

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From the module notes

What This Module Trains 🎯

Body movement for your salsa: the hip, the rib cage, then both in opposition.

The Moves 🧠

Lesson 1.

Hip Movement. Knees bent, feet shoulder width apart, your hip goes side to side: right, left, right.

On the and before each step, your hip goes to the side opposite the stepping leg.
Back step: hip to the front. Front step: hip to the back.

Rib Cage Movement. Your rib cage slides side to side, opposite to your hip.

On your left leg, the hip goes right and the shoulder left.
Then rotate to accentuate the shoulder. It comes from the rib cage, it is not a shimmy.

Opposition. Hip and rib cage together, always opposite ways.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

Hips alone, on the spot
Hips with your basic, side, back and front step
Rib cage, then with the rotation
Both in opposition, through the same steps
Everything again from the back

Technique Cues 💡

Bend your knees, keep your shoulders down.
Small steps, always under your body.

💡 Drill it: 5 to 10 minutes a day.

🎯 Community

Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.