BellyBasics Week12 - shimmy layering
BellyBasics Class Recap – February 24, 2025
Another fantastic session filled with dynamic movement, rhythm exploration, and choreography refinement! Here’s a breakdown of what we covered in class:
1. Technique Focus: Steps & Isolations
Back and Forth Step: Practicing smooth weight transfers, ensuring balance and control while maintaining fluidity in movement.
Large Hip Circle: Emphasizing full range of motion, keeping movements strong and intentional to enhance hip articulation.
2. Combination Drills
Drop Kick + Chest Rotation: Coordinating lower and upper body movements to create dynamic accents.
Drop Kick + Turn: Integrating turns smoothly while maintaining grounded footwork.
Shimmy Step Front & Back + Arms: Layering shimmies with directional movement and elegant arm positioning.
3. Choreography Progress: Habibi Ya Einy Drum Solo
Starting from 1:30 in the song, we worked on the energetic drum solo section, adding exciting layers to our choreography:
Zaki Step to the Side: Mastering this signature movement with controlled hip accents.
Shimmy to the Side: Focusing on continuous vibration while traveling.
Shimmy Layered with Hip Circle: Combining sharp and fluid elements to bring texture to the performance.
4. Class Takeaways & Next Steps
Students showcased great progress in technique refinement and musicality. In the next class, we will continue polishing the drum solo section and explore more layering techniques.
Keep practicing, and let the rhythm guide you! See you next class! 🧿🦋
