We had a great beginner class this past Thursday and we’ve begun to tackle everyone’s favourite – 3/4 shimmies!

Remember, there are two different kinds:

  1. The first one has the emphasis on the first count: one-two-three, one-two-three, one-two-three, etc.
  2. The second starts counting, and has the emphasis, on three: three, one-two-three, one-two-three, etc.

Keep practicing both of these at home and work your way gradually up to a faster speed.  And remember that it helps to wear your coin belt, if you have one, so that you can listen for the 1-2-3 noise that you will be creating.

And please remember that this is a challenging move, and as such you’re most likely not going to “get it” overnight.  Don’t get discouraged!  Those of us that are at a more intermediate level can attest to the fact that it took us many, many weeks/months to feel comfortable with these shimmies.  All you need to do is keep practicing and you can do it!