How to dance MOOCH in JIVE |JIVE TUTORIAL
Summary
Alexei, a ballroom dancer, provides a tutorial on the Vamoosh and Jive. This video specifically breaks down the Vamoosh, focusing on the 'flicking' part where the dancer moves their knee up and points their foot down sharply. It details how to execute this with straight knees and engaging the foot, then introduces hopping actions and upper body styling for a more dynamic Vamoosh.
Key Insights
The Vamoosh flicking action involves a sharp 'up-down' motion of the free foot, with emphasis on a pointed toe and engaging the entire leg.
The core of the Vamoosh flicking part is the movement where the dancer lifts their knee up and then points their toe down towards the floor. This is described as a 'needle action', very sharp and shot-like, as if shooting down into the floor. The action is repeated: up, down, up, collect feet, and replace weight. It's crucial to keep the standing knee relatively straight during this and engage the entire free leg, especially the ankle and toe, ensuring a very pointed and not relaxed foot.
The Vamoosh flicking can incorporate hopping actions and upper body styling for added dynamism and expression.
Beyond the basic flick, the Vamoosh can be enhanced with hopping. When lifting the knee up, one can rise onto the balls of the standing foot (relevé), and when pointing the foot down, the standing knee softens. A slight jump can be incorporated during the upward movement. Additionally, upper body styling is important: a subtle, delicate contraction in the chest as the foot flicks down adds a 'happiness' or characteristic groove to the movement, distinct from the more pronounced hip actions seen in other dances like the Jive.
Sections
Introduction and Basic Vamoosh Count
The video is a tutorial for improving ballroom dancing, focusing on the Vamoosh and Jive.
Alexei introduces himself and the purpose of the channel, which is to provide weekly tutorials for improving ballroom dancing. This specific episode will break down the Vamoosh and Jive, starting with the Vamoosh.
The Vamoosh requires props like water and paper towels due to its intensity.
Alexei humorously mentions the need for props like water and paper towels, indicating that the Vamoosh can be quite physically demanding and will cause the dancer to sweat.
Demonstration of the Vamoosh with counts sets the baseline for the subsequent breakdown.
Before diving into the details, Alexei counts out the basic Vamoosh, allowing viewers to follow along and get a feel for the rhythm and structure of the step.
Breaking Down the Flicking Part of the Vamoosh
The flicking motion is characterized by lifting the knee and sharply pointing the foot down, like a needle.
The detailed breakdown starts with the flick. The action involves lifting the knee up, then shooting the foot down with a pointed toe towards the floor. This is repeated in a 'up, down, up, collect, replace weight' sequence. The emphasis is on a sharp, 'needle-like' action.
Maintain a straight standing knee and engage the foot for a precise flick.
Viewers are instructed to keep their standing knee relatively straight during the flicking motion. The entire work is done with the free foot, engaging the leg, ankle, and ensuring the toe is very pointed, not relaxed. Think of a tattoo machine or a sharp shot.
The Vamoosh basic footwork (rock step, triple step) remains consistent with standard Jive.
When integrating the flick into the Vamoosh sequence (e.g., rock step, kick, kick, rock step, triple step), Alexei notes that the rock step and triple step parts are executed the same way as in a standard Jive basic. He references a separate tutorial for the basic step.
Hopping actions can be added to the flicking part for enhanced effect.
The tutorial then explains how to incorporate hopping. This involves rising onto the balls of the standing foot (relevé) as the knee lifts, and softening the standing knee as the free foot points down. A small jump can be added during the upward phase of the knee lift.
Upper body styling, including chest contractions, adds expression to the flick.
To further enhance the Vamoosh, a subtle upper body movement is introduced. As the free foot flicks down, a slight contraction is made in the chest area. This should be delicate and subtle, not a large, exaggerated movement, adding a specific groove or 'happiness' to the dance.
Combining flicking, hopping, and upper body styling creates a dynamic Vamoosh.
Alexei demonstrates the full flicking part with hopping and upper body styling, emphasizing the 'buche buche' sound and the rapid, sharp nature of the combined movements. He performs the sequence to music, showcasing the energetic result.
Practice and Conclusion
Full Vamoosh practice with music integrates all learned elements.
The tutorial culminates in practicing the entire Vamoosh with music, integrating the basic steps, the flicking action, hopping, and upper body styling, allowing viewers to put everything together.
Alexei encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for future content.
Concluding the video, Alexei thanks the viewers, expresses hope that the tutorial was helpful, and encourages engagement through liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and leaving comments with feedback or future content requests. He reiterates his commitment to posting new tutorials every Thursday.
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