Standard Lesson with Ikaika 7/13/2009

Location: Dance Spectrum
Time: 12:00pm
Attendee: Sharron, Daniel

Today we did tango again.
1. Rock step:
(S S QQS QQS )
(123456781234)
a. Follower shape to the left at the end of 2nd slow. This slow is emphasized.
b. shape to the right out rock step, this the third slow. it is also empahsized, remember to have sharp/upward shape.
c. out of the rock step (the third Q) is a back step for the leader.

2. Natural pivot turn from prominent position (SQQSQQ)
a. start from facing diagonal wall, end up facing down LOD in prominent position. At the end, leader needs to make sure that the upper body (shoulder) is parallel to LOD, facing partner, Hip is turn out slightly for prominent position, head and foot is facing LOD in prominent position.
b. the step leaving from prominent position is the same as porminent close. Remember to move the body as a stack foward with the right knee, don't leave the butt behind.
b. right turning figures, follower should turn the lower body, leader should turn the upper body. Left turning figures is the opposite.
c. Turn the head to the left(up) on the first QQS?

3. Posture: mental picture of Lady's posture
a. left shoulder stretch up forward toward partner, grow toward the partner, not away.
b. close ribcage.
c. close tummy
d. left arm and shoulder up

4. flexibility of shoulder vs hip: exercise, glue hip on the chair, and turn upper body/shoulder only.

5. Q&A: reverse turn first/second step still feel awkward.