I think the glute thing is unique to Suhalia school technique. IMHO think too much glute emphasis is over rated and odd looking. I have never taken from S.S., so I'm not sure how much of the info I'm hearing on the glute subject is really coming from her. My guess is that S.S. brought this in from her ballet training, where the glutes are firmed to keep the hips turned out. I firm the bottom of my butt cheek and the outside of the thigh to catch a hip movment or crisp it up. If I firmed up back there all the time, I'd wear myself out quick and all my movments would have the same tight dynamic. Not what I'm looking for for my dance style; I prefer a softer look.
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