Shimmy S01E07 - The Hanging Garden

Take inspiration from the incredible flexibility and strength of our tri-athlete and mother of three, Karen, with a yoga-inspired warm-up to get your body ready to shimmy. Graceful arm movements add an emotional element to the dance as The Shimmy Dancers display a variety of traditional and cabaret upper arm and hand stylings. Watch how a basic travelling step like the grapevine and the ballet-inspired round-de-jambe take on a sensual middle-eastern flavour simply by emphasizing the hip. Every part of your body has a voice, so let it sing!

Dance Level: Beginner

Fitness Category: Tighten and Tone

Target Zones: Thighs and Belly

The Shimmy Dancers display a variety of traditional and cabaret upper arm and hand movements like ‘Falling Leaves' and how a basic travelling step like the ‘Grapevine' and the ballet-inspired ‘Ronde de Jambe' take on a sensual middle-eastern flavour simply by emphasizing the hip. Moves taught in this episode: Grapevine, Falling Leaves, Head Slide, Ronde de Jambe, Hip Circle