walk this way

Session 2, Day 4

We began the session talking about the connection in our legs, specifically towards the backs of our legs, and looking at the anatomy of our feet as well. We should try to connect our sitz bones to our heels at all times and bring our weight over our heels, without necessarily “leaning back” and taking the shoulders too far backwards. During our warm-up exercises, we tried to feel this alignment in motion as we shifted our weight in small circles over our feet. It was amazing how we felt more grounded and centered after taking some time to be “off center”. Moving across the floor, we added a little pivot or half-turn step to our simple, 2-count walks forward – in anticipation for full turns later on in the workshop. The lawyer in her power suit seemed to help get you ladies in the spirit of this one. And then at the end of the class we worked on the side drag step that was added to the combination last week. We took a partner to assist us in feeling comfortable with the falling motion in this move. Everyone was really brave in this exercise; really lived up to the Superman image. It’s a big feat to learn how to fall, and to learn how to be carried (by a partner). So great job, dancers! We did a lot of hard work. So I think the next installation will be lots of review of all the material we’ve covered thus far. Reiterating some of the principles with regards to alignment and anatomy, and spending extra time on the movements that are more challenging – like this falling stuff. See you next time!