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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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TR-WSH                                                       Traveling Move

   

Walking Sharp Hips 

   Base Move(s):  Sharp Hips

     
     

Visualize: imagine holding groceries or a baby on one hip while closing a car door with the “active” hip

      

Tip: when stepping, place ALL weight on the foot stepping back (or forward)

      

Tip: squeeze the corresponding glute as the hip pops out/up

     

Travel Back

•    Start with weight centered and in heels.

•    Stepping slightly back, step onto R foot and pop R hip out/up to R side.

•    Stepping slightly back, step onto L foot and pop L hip out/up to L side.

•    Repeat.

     

Travel Forward

•    Start with weight centered and in heels.

•    Stepping slightly forward, step onto R foot and pop R hip out/up to R side.

•    Stepping slightly forward, step onto L foot and pop L hip out/up to L side.

•    Repeat.

 

    

    

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