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Foot Foundations :: basics tutorial series I
GOT SHOES ?
Foot Foundations Part 1
FOCUS: Choosing a dance fitness sneaker contributes to safe and effective movement and is essential to foot and joint health. This tutorial will cover what matters in a dance sneaker and reveal my Students' Top Pick for classes.
FROM THE GROUND UP
Foot Foundations Part 2
FOCUS: Basic techniques for using the feet safely and effectively. This tutorial addresses the most common tendencies and corrections in foot motion and illustrates techniques to keep the joints soft and supple while dancing.
TRAVELING THRU SPACE
Foot Foundations Part 3
FOCUS: Basic movement in all directions. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the feet in basic practice - moving forward, backward, laterally, and crossing the centerline.
BAREFOOT SUPPLEMENT
Foot Foundations Supplement
FOCUS: Tips specific to barefoot dancing. This tutorial is a supplement to the entire Foot Foundations Series and is designed specifically for application in barefoot formats.
Core Elements :: basics tutorial series II
WAG THAT TAIL
Core Elements Part 1
FOCUS: Offers basic tips to freeing the hips and pelvis in your dance fitness practice. Covers basic technique for hip isolations, hip circles, and booty shakes.
ABSOLUTE POWER
Core Elements Part 2
FOCUS: Offers basic guidance for movement and power through the chest & abdominals. Also covers tips to integrate the head and upper spine.
Arm Essentials :: basics tutorial series III
ARM YOURSELF
Arm Essentials Part 1
FOCUS: Offers 3 Tips to greater strength and conditioning in the arms and upper body through basic techniques. Emphasis on positive tension, hands, and fingers.