Persian Snap
A tutorial on the Middle-Eastern 2-handed snap or “Persian” snap, followed by tips on how to incorporate the snap into belly dance presented in cultural context.
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Veil Masterclass
This open-level workshop simply has it all. Really. No, really. Autumn does not like to be one to toot her own horn, but this program is ASTOUNDING. The Veil Masterclass is: a comprehensive catalog...
Wrist and Hand Movement Breakdowns
“Wrist and Hand Movement Breakdowns” starts with an optional warmup that leads into a 7-part series: Hand Position; Isolated Outside Hand Circle; Sweeping Wrist Articulation; Hand Circle Outside with a Moving Wrist; Hand Circle...
Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways
Chest Lift, Drop, and Accent Rib Cage Circle Backbend Safety Small Thoracic Backbend Tilting Back from the Knees “Easy” Turkish Drop Still to come in this series: Deep Backbends and Drops Other Ribcage Circles...
Basic Gentle Warmup: Step-by-Step
This is the step one of step one, a breakdown of a basic dance warmup. Use this program if: you are brand new to dance; you want a fresh start with dance; you want...
Chest Lift, Drop, and Accent (Part 1: Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways Movement Breakdowns)
In this introductory segment, we begin to unlock strength and range in the lower half of the ribcage—the foundation of engaged and sinuous upper-body isolations. Coordinating breath and movement, we define trajectories and mechanics...
Rib Cage Circle (Part 2: Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways Movement Breakdowns)
This segment presents a breakdown for Autumn’s foundation upper body circle, a contained isolation in the bottom half of the rib cage. Looking for an opportunity to practice your circles? Try Autumn’s Rib Cage...
Backbending Safety (Part 3: Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways Movement Breakdowns)
Starting with a review of spinal anatomy, we progress into an examination of the technique that reduces the risk of injury with backbends.
Small Thoracic Backbend (Part 4: Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways Movement Breakdowns)
Find the placement for a safe and beautiful backbend in the upper spine. This alignment is used on its own, can be layered on hipwork with or without the additional layer of a spiraled...
Backbend from the Knees (Part 5: Rib Cage Isolations, Backbends, and Sways Movement Breakdowns)
To make backbends deeper, or to incline back without any spinal extension, change the relationship of shoulders and hips by bending the knees and sending them forward. This breakdown reviews an alignment that can...
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