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Old 04-21-2008, 09:46 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jenc View Post
don't forget that you also need to practise with shoulders tilted at various angles and whilst walking and stepping. 2 different patterns steps and shoulders; arms and regular shimmies are a must once you get reasonably competent.
Yes, you don't want that rigid look. One I like is where your hands start pinkies together and open out in a sorta giving gesture - all with a delicate shoulder shimmy.

And don't forget the Saudi shoulder shimmy layered on the shoulder roll! :-) (mmm smilies aren't working)
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