Monday, July 13, 2015

Catwoman Tribute

I wanted to post a video of my performance at Gothla UK in Leicester, England from July 2014.  Teaching and performing was a major milestone in my life and one of the most exciting moments in my life.


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUR91dApBs

Class 4

Hi ladies!

I apologize for the delay, regarding the blog entry for Week 4.

This week, we covered the following:

1.  Combo:

-Arabic IV (rocking motion) with optional level hip slides: Step forward (R), step middle (L), step back (R), step middle (L).

-To transition to the next foot pattern (Step, together, step, touch), notice that you are weighted on the L foot.  Begin the Step, together, step, touch move to the right with the optional level hip circle.

-To transition to the Arabic IV, starting with the L foot, notice that you are weighted on the R leg, when the Step, together, step, touch move is completed.  Step forward (L), step middle (R), step back (L), and step middle R.

-Transition to the Step, together, step, touch move with the optional level hip circle (to the L) beginning with weight on the R leg.

2.  Upper body move: chest slides (side to side).

Please feel free to send me an e-mail or FB message if you have any questions.

xoxo,
Michelle










Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Class #3 July 1, 2015


Hi everyone!

Here's a description of the combo from today's class:

1. Three step turn to the right, ending with a twist coming from the right hip. Right foot is weighted and left foot is free to execute a three step turn to the left, ending with a twist with the left hip. The hip is now forward to start hip twist forward to back.

  1. Shoulder rotations: shoulder moves forward, up, back, middle, down. Try to keep the hands as still and relaxed as possible.

  1. Snake arms: shoulder rotations with the arms following along for the ride: shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingertips.



    We are half way through the session and there's so much more to learn.  I'll see y'all next week!

    xoxo