Dance Tutorial Time: Twist, Tuck, & Roll Combo
Hello, my dance friends! Today's combo includes hip twists forward, pelvic rotations, and shoulder rolls (with an optional level/tilt in the torso). We start with right hip twist/shoulder roll lead, then switch to left (mirror me when I face you;).
Warm up and posture suggestions start us off:
Skip to 1:17 for lesson
You really have to focus on engaging your low belly in this combo, as the pelvic rotation is front/back (release, tuck)--this is a great drill for maintaining posture and focusing on engaging your abs for optimal movement and safety!
Quick Tip: When you start to move faster with this combo, be sure to bring your weight forward to your toes to protect your knees.
This is common movement I practice as a World Fusion or MENAHT-inspired Fusion dancer (also referred to as "bellydance") and I'm so excited to share this combo with you!
If you'd like more thorough instruction, please check out my Patreon page for online classes:
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As always, if you have any questions about this combo or any movement you'd like to see in these tutorials, please leave me a comment and let me know!
I will always start off with a brief overview of safe posture, and suggestions for pre-dance time warm-up and post-dance time cool-down.
*IF YOU HAVE ANY INJURIES, be sure to consult your physician before performing the movement in this video*
HYDRATE:
Be sure to have loads of water before, during and after dance time!
POSTURE:
--Find your hip bone (anterior superior iliac spine, ASIS) to gauge your hip width
--Place your feet directly beneath your hip bones. This will ensure adequate wiggle room for your body.
--Deeply bend into the knees and ensure your weight is equally distributed on your feet
--Relax your shoulders
--Keep your chest stacked above your hips
PREP:
Some suggested warm-up drills are:
--Squats
--Shoulder rolls
--Side reaches (keep chest parallel to mirror/front wall and extend torso)
Some suggested cool-down stretches are:
--Hip Flexors
--Hamstrings
--Lower Back
--Balance Challenges
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