Hip Circle Videos

There are three videos showing the elements that go together to make a hip circle. The first video shows the hip slides. This is where we practice moving our hips from side to side and keeping them as flat as possible. It's not easy to do! And you'll see from the video that it is something I need to be practicing at the moment too : )




The next video shows the bit-by-bit breakdown of the hip circle. Start by moving one hip to the side, like a hip slide. Then as you come to the front, relax (or push) out your belly. Slide to the other side, re-engaging your tummy muscles. And then suck it in so you feel a little hollow in your belly, and pull your pelvis around to the back.




The final video shows a range of hip circles when we put all the bits together and let the movements flow. I start off with a "normal" hip circle but then show some faster and smaller ones, then a much larger and slower one. I finish off by moving with the hip circles. Practice feeling how your weight changes as you move your hips in the circle. Whenever the weight shifts off one foot you can move it! Practice lifting your un-weighted foot as you go... this is the basis for moving with hip circles. Don't worry if it doesn't all come at once... this is bathroom mirror practice territory!