Basic Form:
Weight in one foot, supporting leg is slightly bent straight.
Working leg is relaxed, heel raised. Working hip is at the neutral position-level with the other hip or slightly below. Body is aligned over the supporting foot.
Arm Line:
Arm on supporting side is extended out. Arm on the working hip side is down(framing hip).
Arm on supporting side is extended up. Arm on the working hip side is extended forward.
Arm on supporting side is extended forward. Arm on the working hip side is extended out to the side.
Action:
Hip is lifted by straightening the working knee, then bending it to return the hip to the neutral position.
Hip is dropped by further bending the working knee, then straightening it to return the hip to the neutral position.
Timing:
The hip lift/drop may be timed so it is at its active points on the down beat of the music.
