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Note: R = Right, L = Left,
CW = Clockwise, 
CCW = Counter Clockwise.  
Most instructions are listed for R side emphasis; movements can typically be done on R and L.

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HI-INF                                                          Hip Movement

   

Infinity   

   AKA: Figure Eight Vertical, Reverse Maya, Scoops,
      Sways, Taxeem, Undulation

   Base Move(s):  Hip Down, Hip Slide, Hip Up

    

    

    Start with weight centered and in heels.

    R hip down.

    Slide R hip to R side.

    R hip up – L hip is automatically down.

    Slide weight from R hip up to L hip down.

    Slide L hip to L side

    L hip up – R hip is automatically down.

    Slide weight from L hip up to R hip down.

    Repeat whole set continuously, smooth.

   

Visualize: imagine buckets on your hips scooping water and then dumping into one another

    

Visualize: imagine drawing the infinity symbol with your hips

    

Tip: for Tribal styling heels should remain on floor

    

Tip: this is the opposite to Maya

 

    

    

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