TFBD Fall 2009 series - Class 2 Notes

Hi ladies!
Thanks for hanging in there this second class... We did a LOT! All that learning, and we have just a one combination. This is the circles combination, made up for a big step out hip circle, followed by an exterior hip circle, and then an interior hip circle. Then, finally, a down to up undulation (or sometimes referred to as a "reverse undulation").

The break-down...
1. Step out hip circle - starting with legs together and feet flat, step the right foot out to the side and press the right hip to the right (count 1), hips to the back (count 2), press the hips to the left by placing weight on the left foot (count 3), and then press the hips forward as you pull the left leg to meet the right (count 4). Let the torso play along here with a slight 45 degree tilt in the opposite direction of the hip.
2. Exterior hip circle - with legs togther and keeping the torso vertical, press the hips to the right (count 1), press the hips back while keeping the torso vertical (count 2), press the hips to the left (count 3), press the hips to the front (count 4).
3. Interior hip circle - with legs together and keeping the torso vertical, right hip up (count 1), slight contraction in the lower back (count 2), left hip up (count 3), and contraction in the lower abs (count 4).
4. Down to up undulation - standing in place with legs together, slight contraction in the lower back (count 1), contraction in the lower abs (count 2), contraction in the upper abs (count 3), and contraction in the upper back (count 4).


Notes:

• Be sure to make the movements smooth. Connect the dots. Think about the path in which you get from one count to the next. Don't just get there.
• In each muscle contraction, make sure that you've released the previous muscle contraction. Otherwise, you'll be one big knot!

Here is the video clip of what we've done so far...

Choreography to "Azure" - Part 1
Time 0:53 - 1:45
Right-click here and select Save As to save to your computer.

REMINDER:
We have a 2-week break. No class on September 10th and 17th. The next class is on September 24th!

Happy practicing!
Lily