Form & Technique Flashcards
T/F: for most steps, feet stay close to the ground
True. A good exercise is the football in place fast steps where feet barely come off the ground
What does it mean to be a pendulum?
When you step, don’t put your body weight completely on the foot. And your body doesn’t leave its center. On the basic step, once you step forward with your left foot, it’s already pushing back towards your middle. And your body stays in its middle the whole time.
Point or flex toes?
Always point your toes when lifting them up for example in a jump
Use of hips on basic step
Push hips to the left on your forward step and to the right on your back step
Dirty dancing frame
This is my dance space and this is your dance space.
What shape do you think about when dancing?
Circles
Hold what in your hand when dancing to ensure smooth
Glass of water