Level
Beginner
Style
Lyrical
Type
Combinations
Instructor
Joelle Martinec
Code
jm-013
Preview
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Playlist
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Joelle Martinec "Hold On Tight" - Lyrical Online Dance Class/Choreography Tutorial

This uplifting, powerful lyrical routine is sure to get you moving. Plant your weight in your feet to create a solid foundation to let your upper body find it's length and flow. Take a listen to the lyrics to help with your emotional arc.

Notes
  • Start facing the back of the room (upstage) laying on your right side, right arm extended out. Use the left arm to push off the floor, then roll over your left shoulder to stand up onto your right leg facing the front of the room (downstage).
  • There are lots of direction changes. Be sure to know where the focus or the spot is to help make the direction changes seamless.
  • Make sure when changing directions you know when the focus changes. My rule of thumb is to change the focus as soon as possible, then your body can follow.
  • Work through the arms in all of the reaches and extensions. Your elbows like to bend and be moved through.
Assistant
Lindsey Fletcher
Music

"Wide Awake" - Fox Drop feat. Lars Säfsund
Suggested song: "Hold On Tight" - Greg Holden (start at 0:30)