Hips (figure 8 B)

Hips: Horizontal hip figure 8 (back)

Also called: Reverse 8

Begin in basic stance:
Your feet are positioned directly under your hip bones, parallel to each other, and your weight is centered and distributed evenly over both soles. Your knees are slightly bent (soft), and your pelvis is tucked slightly under (pubic bone toward the navel) in the neutral position. Your ribcage is pulled up out of your waist; your shoulder blades are pulled together and slightly down the spine. Your neck is long, in extension of your spine.

Hip figure 8 (back):
Keeping your upper body lined up above your feet and your chest facing forwards, twist your right hip forward (if you are facing 12 o'clock, your right hip is pointing at 2 o'clock). Slide your right hip horizontally towards 2 o'clock, then twist the right hip back to 4 o'clock. Slide your left hip horizontally towards 10 o'clock, then twist the left hip back to 8 o'clock. Repeat, drawing a figure 8 parallel to the ground. Your upper body should remain as still and separated as possible, and your hips should stay in the horizontal plane throughout the movement.

You can also do horizontal figure 8s to the front.

Hip figure 8 (back) walk:
As your right hip twists and slides forward to 2 o'clock, your weight shifts to your right foot. As your right hip twists back to 4 o'clock, your left foot takes a small step forwards (or backwards). Then your left hip slides forward to 10 o'clock and your weight shifts to the left foot. Your left hip swings back to 8 o'clock, the right foot moves forward, and your weight shifts to the right again as the right hip slides forward to 2 o'clock. Hold your upper body still and keep the movements horizontal (parallel to the floor).