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Modern Combo 1 "Gooey" Demo

Introductions to Modern Dance! with Aili • 2m 37s

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  • Modern Combo 1 "Gooey"

    Key Ideas:
    - Expansion. Think about opening of the front body. Radiate energy through the fingers, toes, top of the head. Think "gooey" and stretch like taffy!
    - Contraction. Initiate from the core and think about folding yourself up tight - like a clamshell closing itself.

  • Modern Exercise 2 "Cat-Cow" Demo

    Key Ideas:
    - Use your STRENGTH and BREATH to help you transition from contraction to release and vice versa.
    - Keep strength in your arms throughout the whole exercise, and press into the floor with your hands as well as the tops of your feet.
    - Contraction: Imagine connecting your nose to your t...

  • Modern Exercise 2 "Cat-Cow"

    Key Ideas:
    - Use your STRENGTH and BREATH to help you transition from contraction to release and vice versa.
    - Keep strength in your arms throughout the whole exercise, and press into the floor with your hands as well as the tops of your feet.
    - Contraction: Imagine connecting your nose to your t...