Intermediate
Hip Isolation
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
Moving your hips independently from the rest of your body — the engine of bachata's signature look.
Intermediate focus
Integrate hip isolation into your basic step. On the tap, add a deliberate hip pop or circle. Practice figure-8 hip patterns while maintaining frame.
Tips
- •Belly dance tutorials are surprisingly useful for hip isolation in bachata
Common mistakes
- •Moving the whole torso instead of isolating
- •Straight legs lock the hips
- •Over-exaggerating to the point of losing balance
Practice drill
Place your hands on your hip bones. Draw the biggest circle you can with your hips while keeping your shoulders completely still. 10 circles each direction, daily for 2 weeks.