Basic jazz dance moves, four steps to solve

As a dynamic and rhythmic dance, jazz dance has always been loved by everyone. Many people have begun to learn this hot dance. However, to learn jazz dance, you must first lay a solid foundation, that is, start with basic movements. So do you know the basic movements of jazz dance? Let's take a look below.

Lesson 1: Head Exercises

Head movements generally include four parts: front, back, left, and right. All movements are toward the ground, so do your best to maximize each movement when practicing. When moving forward, it is best to let the chin touch the collarbone. When moving backward, it is best to tilt the head so that it is on the same level as the ground. When moving to the left, it is best to let the head touch the shoulder. The same goes for the right. All movements cannot be achieved overnight and require continuous efforts by beginners. Head strength training requires rhythm and neatness. Every movement should be started and ended with rhythm, and movement and stopping should not be dragged out. Method: Find music with a strong sense of rhythm and follow the rhythm. One circle front, back, left, and right, one circle front, left, back, and right, one circle right, back, left, and front, and so on. Control the rhythm of the movements according to your proficiency level. At the beginning, you can do one movement in four beats, then speed up the training to do one movement to one beat, and then speed up to do two movements to one beat.

Lesson 2: Shoulder Exercises

Shoulder movements generally include four parts: up, front, down, and back. Just like head exercises, perform each movement to the maximum range that you can bear. Because there is no reference for shoulder movement, beginners need to control it by themselves. Relax your body when practicing, stand with your feet and shoulder-width apart (if you want to learn jazz dance, go to Sophie International Dance Academy), and do it one shoulder at a time for better results. Method: When practicing on one shoulder, up and down, front and back, front and up, back and down, each is a combination, move to the rhythm, the force does not need to be too strong, but it should not be arbitrary either. Once you become proficient, you can speed up the rhythm and complete it in one beat. When practicing with both shoulders, pay attention to synchronization, up and down, front and back at the same time. Once you become proficient, keep speeding up the pace. It may feel a little awkward at first, but once you become proficient in it, your movements will become smooth and seamless. However, even after becoming proficient, each position must be performed clearly and with sufficient amplitude to achieve the effect of jazz dance.

Lesson 3: Chest Exercises

The chest moves in four directions: front, left, back, and right. Chest exercises are relatively difficult for beginners. Many beginners simply push their upper body out when practicing, which is a wrong approach. That is why it is not recommended for beginners to learn on their own, but to sign up for dance training classes. Many basics and details are difficult to grasp, and without the guidance of a teacher, the progress will be quite slow. Method: Move according to the rhythm by front left, back right, front right, back left, front and back, left and right. The body should stand straight and relaxed, eyes looking forward, and the beat should be slow at the beginning, but it must have a sense of rhythm. After finishing, circle around the four points of front left, back right, front right and back left, and you have basically completed the chest exercise. Many people stick out their chests not forward but upwards. This is wrong.

Step 4: Hip Exercises

The hip exercises are to step out in four directions: front, left, back and right. Since we rarely use the hips in our daily lives, this part is very stiff, and it is very difficult for beginners to practice. However, as long as you train the hips well, you will find that your body becomes very light and flexible. Method: It is best to find your hands holding the handlebars to steady your body. When practicing, imagine that there are four points in the horizontal direction of the hips: front, back, left, and right. The movement of the hips is to reach these four points while keeping the other parts of the body still. For the front, just push your hips forward with force; for the back, just stick your hips out; for the left and right, just push your hips to the left and right, keeping the direction consistent with the horizon, not up or down. Make a combined rhythm from front to left and back to right, front to right and back to left, front to back, and left to right. Start slow then fast, and finally make circular rhythms in counterclockwise and clockwise directions.