So, after over a year of dithering, I joined a local tribal bellydance class (Gypsy Caravan style). I've been going a couple of months and I am absolutely ADORING it- I go with a couple of good friends, and the classmates and teacher couldn't be lovelier. However, as the classes go on I'm starting to notice a problem.
I cannot seem to maintain "soft knees". I have to consciously remind myself to do it, and any time the teacher has to correct me it's along the lines of keeping my knees a little bent. I can see quite clearly the problem it's causing- my moves look either a bit delicate and airy-fairy or jerky, when of course I want to be nice and "earthy". I know that I can't expect to be anything close to "perfect" at this early stage but I don't want to start bad habits, so I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem and if so, they could pass on some tips to help me become a bit more grounded.
Also, if there's any Scottish/UK tribal dancers out there, I'd love to make some friends with the same interest! I feel like I gush about it to everyone and nobody cares, heh.
I cannot seem to maintain "soft knees". I have to consciously remind myself to do it, and any time the teacher has to correct me it's along the lines of keeping my knees a little bent. I can see quite clearly the problem it's causing- my moves look either a bit delicate and airy-fairy or jerky, when of course I want to be nice and "earthy". I know that I can't expect to be anything close to "perfect" at this early stage but I don't want to start bad habits, so I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem and if so, they could pass on some tips to help me become a bit more grounded.
Also, if there's any Scottish/UK tribal dancers out there, I'd love to make some friends with the same interest! I feel like I gush about it to everyone and nobody cares, heh.
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